Little Fugitive (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1953, Little Fugitive is a drama and family film directed by Ray Ashley, running about 80 minutes. “Morris Engel's All-American Classic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a prank makes Joey Norton believe he killed his older brother, he runs away from home and spends the day at Coney Island while his brother tries to find him before their mother gets home.
Who’s in it. Little Fugitive stars Richie Andrusco as Joey Norton, Richard Brewster as Lennie Norton, Winifred Cushing as Mother and Jay Williams as Jay the Pony-Ride Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Little Fugitive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Fugitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Fugitive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Fugitive (1953)?
- In US, Little Fugitive is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Fugitive worth watching?
- Little Fugitive holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Fugitive?
- Little Fugitive stars Richie Andrusco, Richard Brewster, Winifred Cushing, Jay Williams and Will Lee.
- When was Little Fugitive released?
- Little Fugitive was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.