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Little Lord Fauntleroy

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1980 | 103 min | Family, Drama, TV Movie

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for families. If you loved Descendants 3, start here.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.

Young Cedric Errol and his widowed mother live in genteel poverty in 1880s Brooklyn after the death of his father. Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, has long ago disowned his son for marrying an American. But after the death of the Earl's remaining son, he decides to accept Cedric as his heir.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jack Gold

  • Ricky SchroderCedric Errol / Lord Fauntleroy
  • Alec GuinnessEarl of Dorincourt
  • Eric PorterMr. Havisham
  • Colin BlakelySilas Hobbs
  • Connie BoothMrs. Errol
  • Rachel KempsonLady Lorradaile
  • Gerry CowperMellon
  • Barry JacksonHustings
  • Antonia PembertonMrs. Dawson
  • John SouthworthHiggins