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Director: | Clare Niederpruem |
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Writer: | Clare Niederpruem, Louisa May Alcott, Kristi Shimek |
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A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, we follow the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, and as they mature, they face blossoming ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, while maintaining their unbreakable bond as sisters. | |
Release Date: | Sep 28, 2018 |
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Director: | Clare Niederpruem |
Writer: | Clare Niederpruem, Louisa May Alcott, Kristi Shimek |
Genres: | Drama |
Keywords | family, illness, modernisation, sisterhood |
Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Paulist Productions, Escapology, Main Dog Productions |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
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Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 15, 2024 |
Name | Character |
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Sarah Davenport | Josephine "Jo" March |
Melanie Stone | Margaret "Meg" March |
Allie Jennings | Elizabeth "Beth" March |
Taylor Ashley Murphy | Amy Curtis March |
Lea Thompson | Margaret "Marmee" March |
Lucas Grabeel | Theodore "Laurie" Laurence |
Ian Bohen | Freddy |
Bart Johnson | Papa March |
Adam Johnson | Duke Senior |
Michael Flynn | Mr. Laurence |
Joel Michaely | Steven Henry |
Stuart Edge | Brooke |
Elise Jones | Young Amy |
Reese Oliveira | Young Beth |
James Rocco Celeste | Brian |
Taylor Ashley Murphy | Older Amy |
Barta Heiner | Aunt March |
Aimee Lynne Johnson | Little Jo |
Claire Covey | Little Meg |
Paris Warner | Sally |
Madeline Thatcher | Hannah |
Chris Clark | Dr. Clarkson |
Mark Niederpruem | Thomas Johnson |
Jake Suazo | Jaques |
Orlando Seale | Orlando |
Shelly Townsend | Doctor |
Brad Johnson | Nurse |
Isabella Jarque | Sadie |
Kiana Bretschneider | Brittany |
Lisa Valentine Clark | Teacher |
Tanycia Bretschneider | Party Guest |
Name | Job |
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Clare Niederpruem | Director, Writer |
Louisa May Alcott | Novel |
Seth Yanklewitz | Casting |
Robert Allen Elliott | Music |
Emily Jacobson | Costume Designer |
Nate Hoffman | Dialogue Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer |
Austin Patrick McBride | First Assistant Director |
Montana Peterson | Second Assistant Director |
Evan Lai-Hipp | Second Second Assistant Director, Drone Operator |
Lindsey Watson | First Assistant Camera |
Stephanie Ollerton | First Assistant Camera |
Jimmy Bush | First Assistant Camera |
Ryan Ricks | Second Assistant Camera |
Preston Lewis | Second Assistant Camera |
Casey Robertson | Still Photographer, Animal Wrangler |
Terry Prather | Extras Casting |
Katie Carlson | On Set Dresser |
Peter Weiland | Gaffer |
Jason Ball | Gaffer |
Mike Law | Best Boy Electric |
Jacamo Wiren | Electrician |
A.J. Beer | Electrician |
Kevin Kennedy | Key Grip |
Tony Ballew | Best Boy Grip |
Hector Miranda | Dolly Grip |
Sam Blazejewski | Grip |
Marlon Gaines | Grip |
Ben Polas | Grip |
Emily McLean | Location Manager |
Rachel Clark | Key Hair Stylist |
Cynthia Shelley | Key Makeup Artist |
Michaela Fordham | Makeup & Hair |
Alexa Lambert | Makeup & Hair |
Anna Peabody | Script Supervisor |
Bruce Wing | Property Master |
Keston Wing | Assistant Property Master |
Larissa Beck | Set Dresser |
Kami Knight | Set Dresser |
Joe Sanchez | Sound Mixer |
Jared Jaynes | Sound Mixer |
Chuck Roundy | Special Effects |
Ryan Roundy | Special Effects |
Steve Schimek | Post Production Supervisor |
China Khoral | Sound Effects Editor |
Yuri Pridachin | Foley Editor, Foley Supervisor |
Pavel Mikhaylov | Foley Artist |
Dmitri Zharov | Foley Mixer |
Kyle Lane | ADR Recordist |
Kevin D. Brown | ADR Recordist |
Fred Paragano | Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Supervisor |
Terry Rodman | Sound Editor |
Brittany Ellis | Sound Editor |
Scot Peeples | Music Supervisor |
Richard Garibaldi | Digital Intermediate Colorist |
Tobias Rogers | Digital Intermediate Editor |
Kristi Shimek | Line Producer, Editor, Writer |
Lauren Spalding | Production Design |
Anka Malatynska | Director of Photography |
David M. Wulf | Unit Production Manager |
Danny James | First Assistant Camera |
Landon Hill | Second Assistant Camera |
Kurt Knight | Art Direction |
Name | Title |
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Lucas Grabeel | Co-Producer |
Inger Labrum | Co-Executive Producer |
Rebecca Santa Cruz | Associate Producer |
Tino Santa Cruz | Associate Producer |
Ron Brough | Associate Producer |
Brooke Brough | Associate Producer |
Rafe Moran | Associate Producer |
Trinity Jordan | Associate Producer |
Brent Geisler | Co-Producer |
Marybeth Sprows | Executive Producer |
Chris Donahue | Executive Producer |
Maclain Nelson | Executive Producer |
Melissa Cannon | Co-Executive Producer |
Kristi Shimek | Producer |
Stephen Shimek | Producer |
David M. Wulf | Producer |
Cynthia Coury Lagow | Associate Producer |
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**A different version of the usual story. Maybe less memorable, but different.** Louisa May Alcott's classic novel has received several film and TV adaptations over the decades. Some are more significant than others, and this is definitely one of the smallest, but perhaps the most creative I've s ... een, opting to give us an updated, refreshed version of the story as always. At a time when literary classics are treated as “sacred cows” by cinema purists (at the same time that, paradoxically, “politically correct” versions of the books are presented, without the expressions and words that the authors wrote, but which we don't like it), it's innovative and courageous to do something different, even if it's a weaker work. Like many people who do not speak English as their native language, I have never read the original book, nor found a well-written Portuguese translation, respectful of the original source. So, I'll stick to the film. It's quite good at giving us an airy version of the story we've already seen, and it's certainly a labor of love for everyone involved. Certain things worked well, others were not believable (particularly the imaginative play of the sisters, who spend time playing games that are very childish for their age), but the essentials – the unity between sisters and the way they face different difficulties – remain untouched. Directed by Clare Niederpruem, the film is not exceptional and has a TV flavor, as if it had been designed for a direct-to-DVD version or for the television market, not for the big screen. However, it gives us decent cinematography and regular production values, considering it didn't have the biggest budget. The dialogues are well written, and the film does not waste too much time on irrelevant things, even though the levels of sugary melodrama are high and make the film a somewhat sweet experience, which will not please everyone. The ending is anti-climactic. In addition to the opportunity to see a different version of the story, the film seriously relies on a very female cast, with much more commitment and energy than skill. The sisters are assured by Sarah Davenport, Melanie Stone, Allie Jennings and Taylor Murphy. They are all promising young people who have much more desire and energy than talent, they are still learning the dramatic art. There are still a few other actors around here who will make some high marks, namely Lea Thompson and Michael Flynn, but it's safe to say that each of them is trying to take advantage of the opportunity to improve as much as possible in their art and skill, and that this film will not be the masterpiece of anyone involved.