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Darby O'Gill and the Little People

1959Movie1 h 31 minG

81
GreatGoodWatch score

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic adventure movie about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Irish Folklore
  • Leprechauns
  • Family Entertainment
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Visual Effects
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Magical Realism
  • Classic Disney
  • Charming Story

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Directed by
Robert Stevenson

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Facts

June 24, 1959 · 1 h 31 min · G

Released
June 24, 1959
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
G
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Heroic Sacrifice, Mistaken for Drunk, Vitriolic Best Buds +9

  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Mistaken for Drunk
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Good Old Fisticuffs
  • Wishplosion
  • Leprechaun
  • Our Banshees Are Louder
  • Forced Perspective
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Old Maid
  • Gargle Blaster
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Darby O'Gill and the Little People?"

Questions about Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

In the United States, Darby O'Gill and the Little People streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

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

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Darby O'Gill and the Little People okay for kids?

GDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Darby O'Gill and the Little People good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Darby O'Gill and the Little People?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

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 tropes for it, including Heroic Sacrifice, Mistaken for Drunk, and Vitriolic Best Buds.