Little Women (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1933, Little Women is a drama and family film directed by George Cukor, running about 115 minutes. “LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S IMMORTAL STORY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Little Women is a coming-of-age drama tracing the lives of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. During the American Civil War, the girls father is away serving as a minister to the troops. The family, headed by their beloved Marmee, must struggle to make ends meet, with the help of their kind and wealthy neighbor, Mr. Laurence, and his high spirited grandson Laurie.
Who’s in it. Little Women stars Katharine Hepburn as Jo, Joan Bennett as Amy, Paul Lukas as Prof. Bhaer and Edna May Oliver as Aunt March, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Little Women has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Women (1933)?
- In US, Little Women is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Women worth watching?
- Little Women holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Women?
- Little Women stars Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Paul Lukas, Edna May Oliver and Jean Parker.
- When was Little Women released?
- Little Women was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.