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The Little Matchgirl

2006Movie7 minG

AnimationDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–93%

A deeply moving, melancholic animated movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.

Feels like

  • Tragic Tale
  • Classic Literature Adaptation
  • Heartbreaking
  • Visually Poetic
  • Historical Setting
  • Animation
  • Melancholy
  • Hope and Despair
  • Class Struggle

Crew

Directed by
Roger Allers
Written by
Roger Allers, Hans Christian Andersen, Mark Walton
Produced by
Don Hahn
Music by
Aleksandr Borodin

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Facts

September 7, 2006 · 7 min · G

Released
September 7, 2006
Runtime
7 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
52 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Little Matchgirl?"

Questions about The Little Matchgirl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Little Matchgirl?

Disney+

In the United States, The Little Matchgirl streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is The Little Matchgirl worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8).

Is The Little Matchgirl okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch The Little Matchgirl?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Little Matchgirl?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.