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The Little Hut

1957·Movie
1h 30min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A neglected wife is shipwrecked on a desert island with her husband and her would-be lover.

Sir Philip Ashlow (Stewart Granger), his neglected wife, Lady Ashlow (Ava Gardner) and his best friend Henry Brittingham-Brett (David Niven) are shipwrecked on a desert island. This potential ménage à trois where the two men compete for the lady's attention is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a fourth inhabitant of the island.
Romantic ComedyDesert IslandMénage à TroisLightheartedSituational HumorClassic HollywoodStar-Studded CastEscapist

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Little Hut legally?

The Little Hut is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Little Hut worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Little Hut?

1 h 30 min

The Little Hut runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Little Hut in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does The Little Hut use?

Title DropPlot HoleBlowing Smoke RingsKnitting Pregnancy AnnouncementHollywood NativesFootsie Under the TableTin-Can TelephoneDogged Nice GuyStiff Upper LipBeach KissDoor-Closes EndingDeserted Islandand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Little Hut, including Title Drop, Plot Hole, Blowing Smoke Rings.