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Darby O'Gill and the Little People

1959·Movie
1h 31min·G
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Scary and spectacular

  • Scare7
  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic and awe-inspiring

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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A touch O'Blarney... a heap O'Magic and A LOAD O'LAUGHTER!

A wily old codger matches wits with the King of the Leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker.
Irish FolkloreLeprechaunsFamily EntertainmentWhimsical AdventureVisual EffectsNostalgic CharmMagical RealismClassic DisneyCharming Story

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Darby O'Gill and the Little People legally?

Darby O'Gill and the Little People is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Darby O'Gill and the Little People worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Darby O'Gill and the Little People rated?

GDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Darby O'Gill and the Little People?

1 h 31 min

Darby O'Gill and the Little People runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Darby O'Gill and the Little People?

Critics90
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Darby O'Gill and the Little People higher (90) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Darby O'Gill and the Little People in?

EnglishIrish

It was made in English, with some Irish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Darby O'Gill and the Little People?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Darby O'Gill and the Little People in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Darby O'Gill and the Little People use?

Heroic SacrificeMistaken for DrunkVitriolic Best BudsGood Old FisticuffsWishplosionLeprechaunOur Banshees Are LouderForced PerspectiveNot Even Bothering with the AccentOld MaidGargle BlasterNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Darby O'Gill and the Little People, including Heroic Sacrifice, Mistaken for Drunk, Vitriolic Best Buds.