Wee Willie Winkie (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1937, Wee Willie Winkie is an adventure and family film directed by John Ford, running about 100 minutes. “TEN-SHUN! Shirley is a peacemaker and matchmaker in Rudyard Kipling's most famous story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1897, little Priscilla Williams, along with her widowed mother, goes to live with her army colonel paternal grandfather on the British outpost he commands in northern India.
Who’s in it. Wee Willie Winkie stars Shirley Temple as Priscilla 'Winkie' Williams, Victor McLaglen as Sgt. Donald MacDuff, C. Aubrey Smith as Colonel Williams and June Lang as Joyce Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wee Willie Winkie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wee Willie Winkie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wee Willie Winkie tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wee Willie Winkie (1937)?
- In US, Wee Willie Winkie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wee Willie Winkie worth watching?
- Wee Willie Winkie holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wee Willie Winkie?
- Wee Willie Winkie stars Shirley Temple, Victor McLaglen, C. Aubrey Smith, June Lang and Michael Whalen.
- When was Wee Willie Winkie released?
- Wee Willie Winkie was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.