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The Little Matchgirl

G20067mRoger Allers
IMDb 7.8

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An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.

AnimationDramaFamilyFantasy
WinterFairy TaleBased On Short StoryShort FilmNo Spoken Language

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What is The Little Matchgirl (2006) about?

An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.

How long is The Little Matchgirl?

The Little Matchgirl has a runtime of 7 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated G.

Is The Little Matchgirl worth watching?

The Little Matchgirl holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Animation, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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