Little Women is a 2019 American coming-of-age period drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig. It is the eighth film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, Chris Cooper, and Meryl Streep.
Little Women had its world premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on December 7, 2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2019, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film has received critical acclaim and was chosen by both the American Film Institute and Time magazine as one of the top ten films of 2019. At the 77th Golden Globe Awards, it received two nominations, including Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Ronan
Premise
Little Women explores the lives of the March sisters in 1860s New England, in the aftermath of the American Civil War. They face trials and tribulations including struggles with romance and sickness that threaten the family dynamic. According to one of its producers, the new adaptation focuses more on the sisters' young adult lives, particularly after Meg, Jo, and Amy leave their family home.[3] The film jumps back and forth in time and focuses more on themes than narrative.[4]
Cast
Saoirse Ronan as Josephine "Jo" March
Emma Watson as Margaret "Meg" March
Florence Pugh as Amy March
Eliza Scanlen as Elizabeth "Beth" March
Laura Dern as Marmee March
Timothée Chalamet as Theodore "Laurie" Laurence
Meryl Streep as Aunt March
Tracy Letts as Mr. Dashwood
Bob Odenkirk as Father March
James Norton as John Brooke
Louis Garrel as Friedrich Bhaer
Chris Cooper as Mr. Laurence
Jayne Houdyshell as Hannah
Abby Quinn as Annie Moffat
Production
Development
A new film adaptation of Little Women was announced by Sony Pictures in October 2013. In March 2015, Amy Pascal began developing the new adaptation, with Sarah Polley hired to write the script and potentially direct.[5] Despite reports, Polley's involvement never went beyond initial discussions.[6]
In August 2016, Greta Gerwig was hired to write the script.[7] In June 2018, in light of her awards season success with Lady Bird, Gerwig was brought on as director.[8][9]
Casting
In June 2018, it was announced that Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, and Florence Pugh had been cast for the film in undisclosed roles.[8][9] In July 2018, Eliza Scanlen joined the cast.[10] In August 2018, James Norton and Laura Dern joined the cast.[11][12] Then in the same month, Stone left the project due to scheduling conflicts with the press tour for The Favourite and Emma Watson was cast to replace her.[13] In September 2018, Louis Garrel, Bob Odenkirk and Chris Cooper joined the cast.[14][15][16] In October 2018, New Regency Pictures was announced as an additional financier on the film, and Abby Quinn joined the cast.[17][18]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 5, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts.[19] Additional filming locations included Harvard and Concord, Massachusetts.[20] The Arnold Arboretum was used as a location to shoot a scene set in a 19th-century Paris park.[21] Filming wrapped on December 15, 2018.[22][23] Saoirse Ronan stated that, as previously done with Lady Bird, Gerwig banned cellphones on set.[24]
Music
On April 8, 2019, it was announced that Alexandre Desplat had been hired to compose the film's score.[25]
Release
Little Women had its world premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on December 7, 2019.[26] It also screened as the opening film of the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival on December 9, 2019,[27] and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2019 by Sony Pictures Releasing.[28]
Marketing
On December 13, 2018, Emma Watson posted a set photo on social media of her along with the writer-director of the film Greta Gerwig and co-stars Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, and Timothée Chalamet.[29] Six days later, Watson posted another set photo of her along with Gerwig and co-star Laura Dern.[30] On June 19, 2019, Vanity Fair released the first stills from the film.[31] The official trailer for the film was released on August 13, 2019.[32]
Reception
Box office
In the United States and Canada, Little Women was released alongside Spies in Disguise and the expansion of Uncut Gems, and is projected to gross $19–35 million over in its five-day opening weekend.[33]
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 96% based on 185 reviews, with an average rating of 8.65/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "With a stellar cast and a smart, sensitive retelling of its classic source material, Greta Gerwig's Little Women proves some stories truly are timeless."[34] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 91 out of 100, based on 45 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[35]
It was chosen by both the American Film Institute and Time magazine as one of the top ten films of 2019
Little Women had its world premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on December 7, 2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2019, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film has received critical acclaim and was chosen by both the American Film Institute and Time magazine as one of the top ten films of 2019. At the 77th Golden Globe Awards, it received two nominations, including Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Ronan
Premise
Little Women explores the lives of the March sisters in 1860s New England, in the aftermath of the American Civil War. They face trials and tribulations including struggles with romance and sickness that threaten the family dynamic. According to one of its producers, the new adaptation focuses more on the sisters' young adult lives, particularly after Meg, Jo, and Amy leave their family home.[3] The film jumps back and forth in time and focuses more on themes than narrative.[4]
Cast
Saoirse Ronan as Josephine "Jo" March
Emma Watson as Margaret "Meg" March
Florence Pugh as Amy March
Eliza Scanlen as Elizabeth "Beth" March
Laura Dern as Marmee March
Timothée Chalamet as Theodore "Laurie" Laurence
Meryl Streep as Aunt March
Tracy Letts as Mr. Dashwood
Bob Odenkirk as Father March
James Norton as John Brooke
Louis Garrel as Friedrich Bhaer
Chris Cooper as Mr. Laurence
Jayne Houdyshell as Hannah
Abby Quinn as Annie Moffat
Production
Development
A new film adaptation of Little Women was announced by Sony Pictures in October 2013. In March 2015, Amy Pascal began developing the new adaptation, with Sarah Polley hired to write the script and potentially direct.[5] Despite reports, Polley's involvement never went beyond initial discussions.[6]
In August 2016, Greta Gerwig was hired to write the script.[7] In June 2018, in light of her awards season success with Lady Bird, Gerwig was brought on as director.[8][9]
Casting
In June 2018, it was announced that Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, and Florence Pugh had been cast for the film in undisclosed roles.[8][9] In July 2018, Eliza Scanlen joined the cast.[10] In August 2018, James Norton and Laura Dern joined the cast.[11][12] Then in the same month, Stone left the project due to scheduling conflicts with the press tour for The Favourite and Emma Watson was cast to replace her.[13] In September 2018, Louis Garrel, Bob Odenkirk and Chris Cooper joined the cast.[14][15][16] In October 2018, New Regency Pictures was announced as an additional financier on the film, and Abby Quinn joined the cast.[17][18]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 5, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts.[19] Additional filming locations included Harvard and Concord, Massachusetts.[20] The Arnold Arboretum was used as a location to shoot a scene set in a 19th-century Paris park.[21] Filming wrapped on December 15, 2018.[22][23] Saoirse Ronan stated that, as previously done with Lady Bird, Gerwig banned cellphones on set.[24]
Music
On April 8, 2019, it was announced that Alexandre Desplat had been hired to compose the film's score.[25]
Release
Little Women had its world premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on December 7, 2019.[26] It also screened as the opening film of the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival on December 9, 2019,[27] and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2019 by Sony Pictures Releasing.[28]
Marketing
On December 13, 2018, Emma Watson posted a set photo on social media of her along with the writer-director of the film Greta Gerwig and co-stars Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, and Timothée Chalamet.[29] Six days later, Watson posted another set photo of her along with Gerwig and co-star Laura Dern.[30] On June 19, 2019, Vanity Fair released the first stills from the film.[31] The official trailer for the film was released on August 13, 2019.[32]
Reception
Box office
In the United States and Canada, Little Women was released alongside Spies in Disguise and the expansion of Uncut Gems, and is projected to gross $19–35 million over in its five-day opening weekend.[33]
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 96% based on 185 reviews, with an average rating of 8.65/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "With a stellar cast and a smart, sensitive retelling of its classic source material, Greta Gerwig's Little Women proves some stories truly are timeless."[34] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 91 out of 100, based on 45 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[35]
It was chosen by both the American Film Institute and Time magazine as one of the top ten films of 2019
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