Overview
A charming tale of a young boy who transforms the hearts of those around him, bridging two worlds.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- sentimental
- gentle
- family movie night
- christmas viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ceddie’s affection and innate goodness gradually transform the initially distant Earl of Dorincourt.
Ceddie’s position as heir is challenged by Minna’s claim that her son is the true successor.
Ceddie and his mother arrive from America and encounter the Earl’s rigid English aristocratic world.
The film is identified as a Christmas film and emphasizes reunion, kindness, and family restoration.
Films like Little Lord Fauntleroy, and why
The Secret Garden
warm family drama centered on an unexpected aristocratic heir and a transformative grandparent relationship
A Little Princess
sentimental period family storytelling involving children, class, inheritance, and moral generosity
Heidi
classic literary adaptation with a kind-hearted child navigating rigid social expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Release Date
- 1980-12-01
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (323)
Cast
- Ricky Schroder
- Alec Guinness
- Eric Porter
- Colin Blakely
- Connie Booth
- Rachel Kempson
- Gerry Cowper
- Barry Jackson
- Antonia Pemberton
- John Southworth
Common questions
- What is Little Lord Fauntleroy about?
- A cheerful American boy unexpectedly becomes an English earl’s heir, softening his stern grandfather while a rival inheritance claim threatens their newfound bond.
- What is Little Lord Fauntleroy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Little Lord Fauntleroy as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Little Lord Fauntleroy violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Little Lord Fauntleroy.
- Which films are like Little Lord Fauntleroy?
- Films with a similar feel include The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Heidi.
- How long is Little Lord Fauntleroy?
- Little Lord Fauntleroy runs 103 minutes.
