The Wee Men (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, The Wee Men is a comedy and animation film directed by Bill Tytla, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. A yarn about the mythical Leprechauns who reside in Ireland and their crock of gold. The legend says that if anyone succeeds in capturing one of the wee men, the little person must then lead them to where the gold is hidden. Young Patrick, on his 121st birthday---that is correct, his 121st birthday---is permitted to do a good deed, and delivers new shoes to the homes of the poor. But, alas, the town miser spots him and succeeds in capturing him. Patrick leads the miser to the spot of the gold, a tree stump, and promises, as the legend says, not to remove it while the old miser rushes home for a shovel. But, when he returns he now finds hundreds of tree stumps, and is foiled. Young Patrick is welcomed back home with a birthday cake...with 121 candles.
Who’s in it. The Wee Men stars Jackson Beck as Narrator / Leprechauns (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Wee Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wee Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wee Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wee Men (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wee Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wee Men worth watching?
- The Wee Men holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wee Men?
- The Wee Men stars Jackson Beck.
- When was The Wee Men released?
- The Wee Men was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.