The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
1976, English. Directed by Nicolas Gessner.
Ask her no questions, she'll tell you no lies. Ask her too many and somebody dies.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 377 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicolas GessnerDirector
- 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
- Julie WildmanTeller
- Gib RotherhamLocksmith
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1976
- Country
- France, Canada
- Written by
- Laird Koenig
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What The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is based on
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is based on The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, a 1974 novel by Laird Koenig, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Novel · 1974
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
By Laird Koenig
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: quick answers
Is The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 377 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane?
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane on?
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane?
If you liked The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, try Cracks, Just Cause, Jasper Jones.
Who directed The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane?
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) was directed by Nicolas Gessner and stars Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith.
What is The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane based on?
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is based on The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, a 1974 novel by Laird Koenig, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.