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Little Women

1978Show1 season2 episodesNR

DramaFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A heartwarming, moving drama series about family and history, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E1 "Part I" 7.4

Episodes

7.4

Story

The two part miniseries chronicles the lives and loves of the four March sisters – Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth – growing up during the American Civil War. While their father leaves for battle, the sisters must rely on each other for strength in the face of tragedies both large and small.

Feels like

  • Classic Period Drama
  • Civil War Era
  • Sisterhood Story
  • Coming-of-Age Tale
  • Family Bonds
  • Heartwarming & Melancholic
  • Enduring Literary Adaptation
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Domestic Life
  • Hopeful Resilience

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Lowell Rich, Leo Penn, Gordon Hessler
Written by
Louisa May Alcott, Suzanne Clauser
Produced by
David Victor
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

Everyone

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Facts

October 2, 1978 · October 3, 1978 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 1978
Last aired
October 3, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Japan
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Little Women worth watching?"

Questions about Little Women

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Little Women worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Little Women okay for kids?

NR

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

How long does it take to watch Little Women?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 97 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.

Is Little Women plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Little Women?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.