The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
Seen it?1976 | 91 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
13-year-old Rynn Jacobs lives in a New England beach town. Whenever the landlady inquires after Rynn's father, she claims that he's not available. But when the landlady's son, Frank, won't leave Rynn alone, she teams up with a neighbor Mario to maintain the dark family secret that she's been keeping to herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 163K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicolas Gessner
- Jodie FosterRynn Jacobs
- Martin SheenFrank Hallet
- Alexis SmithMrs. Cora Hallet
- Mort ShumanOfficer Ron Miglioriti
- Scott JacobyMario Podesta
- Dorothy DavisTown Hall Clerk
- Clesson GoodhueBank Manager
- Hubert NoëlBank Clerk
- Jacques FameryBank Clerk
- Mary MorterTeller