The Little House
2014, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Following the death of the unmarried and childless Taki, Takeshi, a young relative of hers, discovers several pages of closely written lines in which the old lady has recorded her memories. This is how he learns the truth about her youth working as a housemaid and nanny for the Hirai family in a little house in Tokyo with a red gabled roof.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Little House isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 January 2014.
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Cast & crew
- Yoji YamadaDirector
- Takako MatsuTokiko Hirai
- Haru KurokiTaki Nunomiya
- Satoshi TsumabukiTakeshi
- Chieko BaishoTaki Nunomiya
- Yui NatsukawaYasuko Arai
- Yukijiro HotaruLiquor Store Old Man
- Isao HashizumeElementary School Teacher
- Kazuko YoshiyukiMrs. Konaka
- Takatarô KataokaMasaki Hirai
- Hidetaka YoshiokaShoji Itakura
- Shigeru MuroiSadako
- Takashi SasanoKazuo Hanawa
Details
- Released
- 25 January 2014
- Original title
- 小さいおうち
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Emiko Hiramatsu
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The Little House: quick answers
Is The Little House worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Little House?
The Little House runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The Little House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Little House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Little House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Little House yet.
Which OTT platform is The Little House on?
The Little House isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 January 2014. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little House?
If you liked The Little House, try Love Everlasting, Purple Hearts, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed The Little House?
The Little House (2014) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Takako Matsu, Haru Kuroki, Satoshi Tsumabuki.