Little Women (2019)
Kernel Score: 88% · 6,734 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Released: 2019-12-25
Runtime: 135 minutes
Is Little Women worth watching?
Must-watch. Greta Gerwig's version of the March sisters' story is lively, funny and moving, and it's the best of the film versions. Saoirse Ronan leads a very strong cast, and the time-shifting structure works.
Watch it if you
- like warm, smart period dramas
- enjoy stories about sisters and family
- want a film that feels alive
Skip it if you
- dislike period costume dramas
- want a lot of plot
Best for: Cosy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Little Women
- Stream: Hulu, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Little Women parents' guide: ages 7+
Parents need to know that Little Women is a PG-rated period drama following four sisters coming of age in Civil War-era America.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Little Women
If you liked Little Women, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Little Women (1994) — 81%: The 1994 adaptation of the same novel.
- Pride & Prejudice (2005) — 89%: Lovely period drama about independent women.
- Brooklyn (2015) — 82%: Gentle story of a young woman finding her path.
- Lady Bird (2017) — 82%: Gerwig's own coming-of-age film.
- Little Women (1949) — 84%: The 1949 version of the same story.
Director
Cast
- Saoirse Ronan as Jo March
- Emma Watson as Meg March
- Florence Pugh as Amy March
- Eliza Scanlen as Beth March
- Laura Dern as Marmee March
- Timothée Chalamet as Laurie
- Tracy Letts as Mr. Dashwood
- Bob Odenkirk as Father March
- James Norton as John Brooke
- Louis Garrel as Friedrich Bhaer
Little Women FAQ
Is Little Women worth watching?
Must-watch. Greta Gerwig's version of the March sisters' story is lively, funny and moving, and it's the best of the film versions. Saoirse Ronan leads a very strong cast, and the time-shifting structure works.
Where can I watch Little Women?
In the US you can stream Little Women on Hulu and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Little Women OK for kids?
Little Women is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 7+. Parents need to know that Little Women is a PG-rated period drama following four sisters coming of age in Civil War-era America.
What movies are like Little Women?
If you liked Little Women, try Little Women, Pride & Prejudice, Brooklyn and Lady Bird.