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The Little American

1917·Movie
1h 3min
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–62%

Where to watch

FlixFlingPublic Domain MoviesFawesome

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The Little American fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality3
  • Rewatchability2

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The silent sufferers

A young American has her ship torpedoed by a German U-boat but makes it back to her ancestral home in France, where she witnesses German brutality firsthand.
WWI Propaganda EpicCecil B. DeMille MasterpieceGloria Swanson PerformanceHistorical War DramaPatriotic SentimentalitySilent Era SpectacleAnti-German StereotypingHeroic Sacrifice Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Cecil B. DeMille, Joseph Levering, Cullen Tate
Written by:
Cecil B. DeMille, Jeanie Macpherson, Clarence J. Harris
Produced by:
Cecil B. DeMille, Mary Pickford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Little American legally?

FlixFlingPublic Domain MoviesFawesome

The Little American is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Public Domain Movies and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Little American worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Little American rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Little American?

1 h 3 min

The Little American runs 1 h 3 min.

What language is The Little American in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Little American?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Little American in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.