The Little Lord (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, The Little Lord is a family and tv movie film directed by Gianfranco Albano, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. 11-year-old Christian lives with his Italian mother Gioia in poverty on the island of Ischia. His German father died in a rescue mission before Christian was born. The kind boy had an unremarkable and calm life until, one day, his grandfather Carl Schneibel finds him. Schneibel is a wealthy businessman who had never seen Christian before. Since the old lonely man has no heir, he decides to take Christian in and offer him a good education. Schneibel has never been on good terms with his son and never liked his son’s choice of wife, so he decides that Gioia must not come along. Despite, Gioia does not wish to obstruct her son’s future and allows him to go. Thanks to his good nature and his kind ways, Christian wins the heart of his grandfather and changes his life for the better.
Who’s in it. The Little Lord stars Mario Adorf as Carl Schneibel, Marianne Sägebrecht as Klara, Antonella Ponziani as Gioia and Francesco De Pasquale as Christian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Little Lord has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Lord page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Lord tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Lord (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Lord change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Lord worth watching?
- The Little Lord holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Lord?
- The Little Lord stars Mario Adorf, Marianne Sägebrecht, Antonella Ponziani, Francesco De Pasquale and Giovanni Mauriello.
- When was The Little Lord released?
- The Little Lord was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.