Little Dorrit (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, Little Dorrit is a drama film directed by Christine Edzard, running about 357 minutes.
What it’s about. A drama based on the novel by Charles Dickens which tells the story of Arthur Clennam who is thrown into a debtor's prison. There he meets a young seamstress whose father has been imprisoned for twenty-five years. A film in originally released in two parts.
Who’s in it. Little Dorrit stars Derek Jacobi as Arthur Clennam, Joan Greenwood as Mrs. Clennam, Max Wall as Flintwinch and Patricia Hayes as Affery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Little Dorrit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Dorrit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Dorrit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Dorrit (1987)?
- In US, Little Dorrit is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Dorrit worth watching?
- Little Dorrit holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Dorrit?
- Little Dorrit stars Derek Jacobi, Joan Greenwood, Max Wall, Patricia Hayes and Luke Duckett.
- When was Little Dorrit released?
- Little Dorrit was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 357 minutes.