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The Little Kidnappers

1990·Movie
1h 32min

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Loosely based on a '50's movie of the same name, it tells the story of two young orphan boys who travel by themselves from the Old country to join their father's family in Canada. There they encounter their stern disciplinarian grandfather who has alienated himself from some of his neighbors. There is particularly no love lost between the grandfather and his Dutch neighbors, who he generalizes as being responsible for his son's death in the Boor War. A side product of this animosity is that it is keeping apart the boy's aunt and her Dutch doctor suitor. The two boys change everything though when they find a young baby on the beach...
Historical DramaFamily SagaOrphanhoodComing-of-AgeIntergenerational ConflictRedemptionMelancholyCanadian Setting

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Little Kidnappers legally?

The Little Kidnappers is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Little Kidnappers worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Little Kidnappers?

1 h 32 min

The Little Kidnappers runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Little Kidnappers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Little Kidnappers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Little Kidnappers in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.