# Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980)

> A cheerful American boy unexpectedly becomes an English earl’s heir, softening his stern grandfather while a rival inheritance claim threatens their newfound bond.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/24355

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Family, Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Jack Gold
- Cast: Ricky Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter, Colin Blakely, Connie Booth, Rachel Kempson, Gerry Cowper, Barry Jackson
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081062/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, sentimental, gentle, family movie night, christmas viewing

## Synopsis

A charming tale of a young boy who transforms the hearts of those around him, bridging two worlds.

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