The Little Minister (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1934, The Little Minister is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 110 minutes. “Babble, the whole world's gypsy sweetheart, lives again to fire the blood of man, woman and child!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stoic, proper Rev. Gavin Dishart, newly assigned to a church in the small Scottish village of Thrums, finds himself unexpectedly falling for one of his parishioners, the hot-blooded Gypsy girl Babbie. A village-wide scandal soon erupts over the minister's relationship with this feisty, passionate young woman, who holds a secret about the village's nobleman, Lord Milford Rintoul, and his role in an increasingly fractious labor dispute.
Who’s in it. The Little Minister stars Katharine Hepburn as Barbara 'Babbie', John Beal as Révérend Gavin Dishart, Alan Hale as Rob Daw and Donald Crisp as Docteur McQueen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Little Minister 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 Little Minister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Minister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Minister (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Minister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Minister worth watching?
- The Little Minister holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Minister?
- The Little Minister stars Katharine Hepburn, John Beal, Alan Hale, Donald Crisp and Lumsden Hare.
- When was The Little Minister released?
- The Little Minister was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.