# Little Women (1949)

> Four sisters sustain one another through Civil War-era hardship, creative ambition, romance, and loss in a tender adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's enduring family novel.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28288

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Family
- Director: Mervyn LeRoy
- Cast: June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh, Rossano Brazzi, Mary Astor, Lucile Watson
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041594/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, nostalgic, sentimental, family viewing, holiday afternoon

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of sisterhood, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams amidst hardship.

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- [Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)](https://ember.film/movie/753)
- [Little Women (1994)](https://ember.film/movie/4763)
- [Gone with the Wind (1939)](https://ember.film/movie/615)
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- [Mrs. Miniver (1942)](https://ember.film/movie/16464)
- [I Remember Mama (1948)](https://ember.film/movie/28294)
- [Courage of Lassie (1946)](https://ember.film/movie/42555)

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