So Dear to My Heart
1948, English. Directed by Hamilton Luske & Harold D. Schuster.
A "dilly-dilly" delight!
The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch So Dear to My Heart
So Dear to My Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Hamilton LuskeDirector
- Harold D. SchusterDirector
- Bobby DriscollJeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid
- Luana PattenTildy
- Beulah BondiGranny Kincaid
- Burl IvesUncle Hiram Douglas
- Harry CareyHead Judge at County Fair
- Raymond BondPete Grundy - Storekeeper
- Walter SoderlingGrampa Meeker
- Matt WillisMr. Burns - Horse Trainer
- Spelman B. CollinsJudge
- John BealJeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice)
- Ken CarsonVoice of Wise Old Owl (voice)
- Bob HaymesSinger Bob Haymes (voice)
Details
- Released
- 29 November 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Tucker Battle
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What So Dear to My Heart is based on
So Dear to My Heart is based on Midnight and Jeremiah, a children's book by Sterling North.
Children's book
Midnight and Jeremiah
By Sterling North
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So Dear to My Heart: quick answers
Is So Dear to My Heart worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is So Dear to My Heart?
So Dear to My Heart runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does So Dear to My Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for So Dear to My Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
So Dear to My Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
So Dear to My Heart is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is So Dear to My Heart on?
So Dear to My Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like So Dear to My Heart?
If you liked So Dear to My Heart, try Song of the South, The Reluctant Dragon, The Three Caballeros.
Who directed So Dear to My Heart?
So Dear to My Heart (1948) was directed by Hamilton Luske and Harold D. Schuster and stars Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Beulah Bondi.
What is So Dear to My Heart based on?
So Dear to My Heart is based on Midnight and Jeremiah, a children's book by Sterling North.