Darby O'Gill and the Little People
1959 · Movie · G · 91 min · ★ 6.7 · 90% critics
In a small Irish village, an aging caretaker is pushed aside and turns to folklore for help, sparring with the clever king of the leprechauns. As romance blooms for his daughter and rivalries flare, a few magical favors and local mischief lead to music, mayhem, and a brush with eerie legend.
Also known as Darby OGill and the Little People
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Details
- Years
- 1959
- Release date
- 1959-06-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 90/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (170 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a cozy, old-school Disney fantasy with Irish folklore, songs, and a few spooky moments; Not for you if you need fast action or modern pacing like The Absent-Minded Professor.
Pros: warm Irish charm; family-friendly magic; energetic performances | Cons: dated effects; meandering middle; may feel slow
Themes
- small town
- whiskey
- leprechaun
- caretaker
- ireland
- fiddle
- banshee
- storyteller
- wishes
- rainbow
- irish
- hilarious
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1959
- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1959 · nominated
Cast & crew
Albert Sharpe
as Darby O'Gill
Janet Munro
as Katie O'Gill
Sean Connery
as Michael MacBride
Jimmy O'Dea
as King Brian
Kieron Moore
as Pony Sugrue
Estelle Winwood
as Sheelah Sugrue
Walter Fitzgerald
as Lord Fitzpatrick
Denis O'Dea
as Father Murphy
J.G. Devlin
as Tom Kerrigan
Jack MacGowran
as Phadrig Oge
Directed by Robert Stevenson