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So Dear to My Heart

1948Movie1 h 22 minNR

DramaFamily
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–51%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A "dilly-dilly" delight!

The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.

Feels like

  • Disney
  • Post-War America
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Farm Life
  • Animal Companionship
  • Heartwarming
  • Nostalgic
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Hamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster
Written by
John Tucker Battle, Sterling North
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
Paul J. Smith

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Facts

November 29, 1948 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
November 29, 1948
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Family, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

A Boy and His X, Covers Always Lie, Down on the Farm +8

  • A Boy and His X
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Down on the Farm
  • Missing Mom
  • The Owl-Knowing One
  • Seasonal Baggage
  • Stock Footage
  • Overalls and Gingham
  • Roger Rabbit Effect
  • Storybook Opening
  • Public Domain Soundtrack

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream So Dear to My Heart?"

Questions about So Dear to My Heart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream So Dear to My Heart?

In the United States, you can rent or buy So Dear to My Heart from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is So Dear to My Heart worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6).

Is So Dear to My Heart okay for kids?

NR

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

Can I half-watch So Dear to My Heart?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching So Dear to My Heart?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.