Little Lord Fauntleroy(1980)
The enchanting story of a small boy who inherits an earldom
Little Lord Fauntleroy Synopsis
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.
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) is a family, drama and tv movie film directed by Jack Gold, released on December 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ricky Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter and Colin Blakely. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 321 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Gold
- Writers:
- Blanche Hanalis, Blanche Hanalis, Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Producers:
- Norman Rosemont
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Composer:
- Allyn Ferguson
- Production:
- Norman Rosemont Productions
- Status:
- Released
Little Lord Fauntleroy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricky Schroder
as Cedric Errol / Lord Fauntleroy
Alec Guinness
as Earl of Dorincourt
Eric Porter
as Mr. Havisham
Colin Blakely
as Silas Hobbs
Connie Booth
as Mrs. Errol
Rachel Kempson
as Lady Lorradaile
- Gerry Cowper
Gerry Cowper
as Mellon
Barry Jackson
as Hustings
- Antonia Pemberton
Antonia Pemberton
as Mrs. Dawson
- John Southworth
John Southworth
as Higgins
Carmel McSharry
as Mary
- Edward Wylie
Edward Wylie
as Ben Tipton
Key crew
Directed by Jack Gold, written by Blanche Hanalis, Blanche Hanalis and Frances Hodgson Burnett, produced by Norman Rosemont.
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Little Lord Fauntleroy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 321 ratings.
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Little Lord Fauntleroy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Little Lord Fauntleroy online?
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Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) is available to stream on Sky Go, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Sky Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Little Lord Fauntleroy?
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The main cast of Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) includes Ricky Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter, Colin Blakely and Connie Booth. The film was directed by Jack Gold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Lord Fauntleroy released?
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Little Lord Fauntleroy was released on December 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Little Lord Fauntleroy worth watching?
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Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 321 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.