Little Women (1949)
Kernel Score: 84% · 226 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Romance, Drama, Family
Released: 1949-03-10
Runtime: 121 minutes
Where to watch Little Women
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Little Women parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Little Women (1949) is a wholesome NR family drama about four sisters coming of age in Civil War-era America.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- June Allyson as Jo
- Peter Lawford as Theodore "Laurie" Laurence
- Margaret O'Brien as Beth
- Elizabeth Taylor as Amy
- Janet Leigh as Meg
- Rossano Brazzi as Professor Bhaer
- Mary Astor as Marmee
- Lucile Watson as Aunt March
- C. Aubrey Smith as Mr. Laurence
- Elizabeth Patterson as Hannah
Little Women FAQ
Is Little Women good?
Little Women has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 226 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Little Women?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Little Women OK for kids?
Little Women is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Little Women (1949) is a wholesome NR family drama about four sisters coming of age in Civil War-era America.
What movies are like Little Women?
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