My Daddy Long Legs (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, My Daddy Long Legs is an animation, comedy, drama and family series.
What it’s about. Judy Abbott is an orphan living in New York, who at the age of 17 finds herself in receipt of a college scholarship and monthly allowance from a mysterious benefactor. Her benefactor believes she has great potential as a writer and wishes to see her succeed. The only payment he asks in return is that she write him a letter every month addressed to the pseudonym "Mr. John Smith," with the understanding that he will never reply.
Who’s in it. My Daddy Long Legs stars Mitsuko Horie as Judy, Bin Shimada as Jimmy, Chie Sato as Sally and Hideyuki Tanaka as Jervis Pendleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Daddy Long Legs 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 My Daddy Long Legs page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Daddy Long Legs tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Daddy Long Legs (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Daddy Long Legs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Daddy Long Legs worth watching?
- My Daddy Long Legs holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Daddy Long Legs?
- My Daddy Long Legs stars Mitsuko Horie, Bin Shimada, Chie Sato, Hideyuki Tanaka and Yuri Amano.
- When was My Daddy Long Legs released?
- My Daddy Long Legs was released in 1990.