Little Women
Little Women

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Little Women

2018
Movie
112 min
English

A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, we follow the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, and as they mature, they face blossoming ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, while maintaining their unbreakable bond as sisters.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic87
Google Users95%
Director: Greta GerwigGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows the lives of the four March sisters – Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth – as they navigate adolescence and young adulthood in Concord, Massachusetts, during the 19th century. Through parallel timelines, the story contrasts their youthful dreams and struggles with their present realities, exploring themes of ambition, sisterhood, love, and societal expectations.

Critical Reception

Little Women was met with widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Greta Gerwig's direction and screenplay, the performances of the ensemble cast, and its fresh take on the classic novel. Audiences also responded very positively, appreciating its emotional depth and relatable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant direction and a modern, non-linear approach to the source material.

  • Lauded for its exceptional performances, especially Saoirse Ronan and Florence Pugh.

  • Celebrated for its heartfelt portrayal of sisterhood and female ambition.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film, appreciating its faithful yet innovative adaptation, strong character development, and emotional resonance. Many viewers highlighted the excellent performances and the film's ability to capture the spirit of the original novel for a new generation.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress (Saoirse Ronan), and won for Best Costume Design. It also received numerous nominations and wins from other prestigious awards bodies.

Fun Fact

Greta Gerwig initially turned down the opportunity to direct the film, feeling she wasn't the right fit, but changed her mind after realizing she wanted to tell the story through the lens of Jo March's perspective.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A different version of the usual story. Maybe less memorable, but different.** Louisa May Alcott's classic novel has received several film and TV adaptations over the decades. Some are more significant than others, and this is definite...