So Dear to My Heart

So Dear to My Heart

1948 · 82 min · EN · NR · 6.6 (52 votes)
Dir. Hamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster · Starring Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Beulah Bondi, Burl Ives, Harry Carey, Raymond Bond · Music Paul J. Smith

“A "dilly-dilly" delight!”

DramaFamilyAnimation

The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.

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A gentle, old-fashioned journey into rural Americana. It feels like a warm hug, brimming with childhood dreams and the quiet strength of family. The blend of live-action and animation adds a touch of pure, innocent magic.

whimsicalheartwarmingnostalgiccharmingsteadyclassic Hollywoodlive-action/animation hybridAmericanafolksychildhood innocencefamily bondsperseverancerural life
indiana, usalambanimated scenebased on children's booklive action and animationchild protagonist1900s
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