Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) Reviews & Ratings

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Darby O'Gill and the Little People reviews

Darby O'Gill and the Little People holds a 6.7/10 average from 179 TMDB ratings.

Be transported back to simpler times where people mostly play small-town games with each other with good intentions. The references to Irish culture are refreshing and inspiring in these times where some would see it erased. The acting is bright and energetic. The story meanders a bit but plot threads all have satisfying ending, no loose ends. The special effects are very dated, but they achieve their intended effec…
— ikomrad (10/10)

A wily old codger matches wits with the King of the Leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker.

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