Darby O'Gill and the Little People

A touch O'Blarney... a heap O'Magic and A LOAD O'LAUGHTER!

1959 • 91 min • Adventure · Family · Fantasy · Romance

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Synopsis

A wily old codger matches wits with the King of the Leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

177 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
67 Audience · 176 · 49%

An aging Irish caretaker battles the mischievous King of the Leprechauns for three wishes. His magical adventures intertwine with his daughter's budding romance, leading to a charming tale of family, folklore, and finding your own luck.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some peril involving mythical creatures
Characters drink whiskey
A scary banshee appearance

What it models well

The power of storytelling and imagination
Resourcefulness and cleverness
Love and devotion for family

Talk about it after

Irish folklore and traditions
The importance of honesty versus trickery
Dealing with loss and change

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Top billed cast

Director: Robert Stevenson • Crew: Lawrence Edward Watkin

Trailers & clips

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Little People Big Effects

Darby O'Gill - Kiss Scene

Darby O'Gill and the Little People - The Wishing Song

JANET MUNRO AND SEAN CONNERY * PRETTY IRISH GIRL

DARBY OGILL The Banchee and Death Coach (Fan made)

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Be transported back to simpler times where people mostly play small-town games with each other with good intentions. The references to Irish culture are refreshing and inspiring in these times where some would see it erased. The acting is bright and energetic. The story meanders a bit but plot threads all have satisfying ending, no loose ends.…
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