Little Women (1978)

67% of users liked it
(150 ratings)

The third filming of Louisa May Alcott's novel is this made-for-TV effort, which follows the hardships faced by the March family during the Civil War. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 3 hr. 20 min.
Directed By: David Lowell Rich
Genres: Drama, Television, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Oct 2, 1978 Wide
On DVD: Oct 9, 2007

Critic Reviews

MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher
It's barebones -- no extras; a commentary track would have been welcome -- but the picture looks great and the sound is pretty nice, too.

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jay n

Adequate retelling of the story but its TV origins are obvious, the winter outdoor scenes are especially clearly sets, and the leading actresses performances are only okay, the real performances to watch are old pros McGuire, Young and particularly Greer Garson whose vinegary portrait… More
Adequate retelling of the story but its TV origins are obvious, the winter outdoor scenes are especially clearly sets, and the leading actresses performances are only okay, the real performances to watch are old pros McGuire, Young and particularly Greer Garson whose vinegary portrait of old Aunt March is a delight.
Dannielle A

This movie wasn't as good as the version with Christian Bale and Winona Ryder but it was still pretty good. It definitely got a few tears out of me.
Anthony V

It's okay, but the previous and 90's versions are much better.