6.5
Where can I stream Little Crumb legally?
You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Little Crumb
1999·Movie
·1h 59min·
Little Crumb fingerprint
Big heart, a touch of humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Tension5
- Spectacle5
Heart
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
- Coming of Age9
- Pathos8
- Family Dynamics8
Humor
Some slapstick
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy5
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Situational Comedy3
World
Growing up, family, and history
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Acting7
- Intrigue7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
HighMoving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and nostalgic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics8Relationships and generational ties.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
LowSome slapstick
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some slapstick.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumGrowing up, family, and history
Its world is built around growing up, family, and history.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking
Find more like it
Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.
About
The film is based on the popular Dutch childrens book by Chris van Abkoude. In a Dutch port in 1921 lives a 10-year-old orphan boy known to everyone simply as Little Crumb. His poverty-stricken mother Lize van Dien filled with shame was forced to turn him over to Mrs. Koster soon after he was born. Foster mother Mrs. Koster, who has cared for him since he was a baby, is very poor too, unable to support him by herself and proves to be a cruel taskmaster who insists Crumb bring her money before shell feed him. Somehow he must earn his keep out on the streets and can only go home after he has earned enough money. Crumb becomes an urchin stealing from the streets barrows and the shops to stay alive, sleeping in churches or huddled in doorways. Sometimes he has to run off from the police and he has earned the enmity of the most grownups around him.
Dutch CinemaOrphan StoryHistorical DramaComing-of-AgePoverty & ResilienceFamily DynamicsEmotional JourneyIntrigue
Actors
Crew
Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:
Composed by:
Related Movies and Shows
Overall: Similar vibe.
Movies
Shows
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Media
Questions about Little Crumb
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Little Crumb worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Little Crumb?
1 h 59 min
Little Crumb runs 1 h 59 min.
What language is Little Crumb in?
Dutch
It was made in Dutch. Produced in Netherlands.
In how many countries can I watch Little Crumb?
46
+32
+32GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Little Crumb in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.