Little Lord Fauntleroy
1980, English. Directed by Jack Gold.
The enchanting story of a small boy who inherits an earldom
Young Cedric Errol and his widowed mother live in genteel poverty in 1880s Brooklyn after the death of his father. Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, has long ago disowned his son for marrying an American. But after the death of the Earl's remaining son, he decides to accept Cedric as his heir.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jack GoldDirector
- Ricky SchroderCedric Errol / Lord Fauntleroy
- Alec GuinnessEarl of Dorincourt
- Eric PorterMr. Havisham
- Colin BlakelySilas Hobbs
- Connie BoothMrs. Errol
- Rachel KempsonLady Lorradaile
- Gerry CowperMellon
- Barry JacksonHustings
- Antonia PembertonMrs. Dawson
- John SouthworthHiggins
- Carmel McSharryMary
- Edward WylieBen Tipton
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Blanche Hanalis
- Budget
- $6M
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What Little Lord Fauntleroy is based on
Little Lord Fauntleroy is based on Little Lord Fauntleroy (1885) by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
1885
Little Lord Fauntleroy
By Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Little Lord Fauntleroy: quick answers
Is Little Lord Fauntleroy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 326 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Little Lord Fauntleroy?
Little Lord Fauntleroy runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Little Lord Fauntleroy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Little Lord Fauntleroy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Little Lord Fauntleroy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Little Lord Fauntleroy yet.
Which OTT platform is Little Lord Fauntleroy on?
Little Lord Fauntleroy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1980. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Little Lord Fauntleroy?
If you liked Little Lord Fauntleroy, try Anne of Green Gables, Twitches Too, An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong.
Who directed Little Lord Fauntleroy?
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) was directed by Jack Gold and stars Ricky Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter.
What is Little Lord Fauntleroy based on?
Little Lord Fauntleroy is based on Little Lord Fauntleroy (1885) by Frances Hodgson Burnett.