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Little Dorrit

2008·Show
14Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth10
  • Direction9
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Amy Dorrit spends her days earning money for the family and looking after her proud father who is a long term inmate of Marshalsea debtors' prison in London. Amy and her family's world is transformed when her employer's son, Arthur Clennam, returns from overseas to solve his family's mysterious legacy and discovers that their lives are interlinked.
Victorian Period DramaCharles Dickens AdaptationSocial CommentaryIntertwined FatesSlow-Burn RomanceClass StruggleFamily SecretsCharacter-DrivenPoignant StorytellingBritish Miniseries

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Questions about Little Dorrit

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Where can I stream Little Dorrit legally?

Little Dorrit is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Little Dorrit worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Little Dorrit rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Little Dorrit have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 14 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Is Little Dorrit based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Little Dorrit?

Critics91
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Little Dorrit higher (91) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Little Dorrit air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Little Dorrit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Little Dorrit?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Little Dorrit in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Little Dorrit use?

Terms of EndangermentNo Celebrities Were HarmedThe FundamentalistOld, Dark HouseThe CynicPoliteness JudoNo SympathyDisabled Means HelplessSanity SlippageI Was Quite a LookerAge-Gap RomanceHave a Gay Old Timeand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for Little Dorrit, including Terms of Endangerment, No Celebrities Were Harmed, The Fundamentalist.