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Darby O'Gill and the Little People

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1959 | 91 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Wolfwalkers or Song of the Sea, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A wily old codger matches wits with the King of the Leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year – Actress.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 91K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Stevenson

  • Albert SharpeDarby O'Gill
  • Janet MunroKatie O'Gill
  • Sean ConneryMichael MacBride
  • Jimmy O'DeaKing Brian
  • Kieron MoorePony Sugrue
  • Estelle WinwoodSheelah Sugrue
  • Walter FitzgeraldLord Fitzpatrick
  • Denis O'DeaFather Murphy
  • J.G. DevlinTom Kerrigan
  • Jack MacGowranPhadrig Oge