Little Women (1994 film)
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| Directed by | Gillian Armstrong |
| Screenplay by | Robin Swicord |
| Based on | Little Women 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott |
| Produced by | Denise Di Novi |
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| Cinematography | Geoffrey Simpson |
| Edited by | Nicholas Beauman |
| Music by | Thomas Newman |
Production company | Di Novi Pictures |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15–18 million |
| Box office | $95 million |
Little Women is a 1994 American coming-of-age historical drama film directed by Gillian Armstrong. The screenplay by Robin Swicord is based on Louisa May Alcott's 1868–69 two-volume novel of the same title, the fifth feature film adaptation of the classic story. After a limited release on December 25, 1994, it was released nationwide four days later by Columbia Pictures.
It received critical acclaim and grossed $95 million worldwide. It received three Academy Award nominations for Best Actress (Ryder), Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. It was followed by a loose sequel, Little Men.