Little Women (2018 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Clare Niederpruem |
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| Music by | Robert Allen Elliott |
| Cinematography | Anka Malatynska |
| Editing by | Kristi Shimek |
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| Release date(s) | September 28, 2018 (United States) |
| Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $1.4 million |
Little Women is an American movie that came out in 2018. It's a drama, which means it tells a serious and emotional story. Clare Niederpruem directed the film, and she also co-wrote the script with Kristi Shimek.
This movie is a new take on the very famous book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. The original book was written a long time ago, in 1868! This film version brings the classic story into modern times, around the early 2000s. It was created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of when the first part of the book was published. The main actors in the film include Sarah Davenport, Allie Jennings, Lucas Grabeel, Ian Bohen, and Lea Thompson. The movie was released in the United States on September 28, 2018.
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Plot: The Story of the March Sisters
This version of Little Women is set in the early 2000s. It follows the lives of four sisters as they grow up and chase their dreams.
- Jo March is passionate and dreams of becoming a writer. She's very independent and decides to move to New York City to pursue her writing career. Later in the story, she marries her professor, Freddy Bhaer.
- Beth March is the quiet and kind sister who loves to play the piano. During the movie, Beth becomes very sick with a serious illness called leukemia. Sadly, Beth does not survive her illness.
- Amy March is artistic and talented. She grows up to become a famous painter, and her art takes her to different parts of the world. She eventually marries Theodore Laurence, who everyone calls "Laurie."
- Meg March is the oldest sister. She wants to have a happy marriage and family, but she also feels a responsibility to help her family financially. She marries Laurie's former tutor, John Brooke, and they have twins.
Cast: Who's Who in the Movie
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played:
- Sarah Davenport as Jo March
- Aimee Lynne Johnson as Young Jo
- Allie Jennings as Beth March
- Reese Oliveira as Young Beth
- Melanie Stone as Meg March
- Taylor Murphy as Amy March
- Elise Jones as Young Amy
- Lucas Grabeel as Theodore "Laurie" Laurence
- Stuart Edge as John Brooke
- Ian Bohen as Frederick "Freddy" Bhaer
- Lea Thompson as Marmee March (the sisters' mother)
- Bart Johnson as Papa March (the sisters' father)
- Adam Johnson as Duke Senior
- Michael Flynn as Mr. Laurence (Laurie's grandfather)
- Barta Heiner as Aunt March
Production: Making the Movie
Bringing a book to life as a movie takes a lot of work and many people.
Getting Started
In April 2017, it was announced that actors Lea Thompson (who plays Marmee) and Lucas Grabeel (who plays Laurie) would be part of the film. This movie was the first one directed by Clare Niederpruem. She also worked on the screenplay (the movie's script) with Kristi Shimek, basing it on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel.
Maclain Nelson and Stephen Shimek were producers for the film, which means they helped manage the project from start to finish. Chris Donahue and Marybeth Sprows were executive producers. They represented the production companies Main Dog Productions and Paulist Productions.
In June 2017, more actors joined the cast, including Sarah Davenport (Jo) and Ian Bohen (Freddy Bhaer).
Filming Locations
The actual filming of the movie, known as principal photography, began in June 2017. All the scenes for the movie were filmed in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Music: The Sounds of Little Women
The music in a film helps to tell the story and create emotions. Robert Allen Elliott was the composer for the main musical score of Little Women. The movie's soundtrack features a variety of songs. Some are classic tunes, while others are more modern. These songs are performed by different artists and help to set the mood for different scenes, from happy moments to sad ones.
Release: Bringing the Film to Audiences
After a movie is made, it needs to be shared with the public.
Getting the Movie to Theaters
In June 2018, it was announced that two companies, Pinnacle Peak and Pure Flix Entertainment, would distribute the film. Distribution means they were in charge of getting the movie into theaters so people could watch it. Little Women was officially released in cinemas across the United States on September 28, 2018.
Box Office Performance
When Little Women opened in theaters in the United States and Canada, it was up against other new movies like Smallfoot, Night School, and Hell Fest. Movie industry experts predicted it might earn between $3 million and $5 million from 643 theaters during its first weekend.
However, the film earned about $747,000 in its opening weekend. This amount placed it 16th at the box office, meaning it was the 16th highest-earning film that particular weekend. Overall, the movie made about $1.4 million.
