Little John (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Little John is a drama and tv movie film directed by Dick Lowry, running about 100 minutes. “A stubborn father. A headstrong daughter. Can a child's love mend a broken family?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The unmarried daughter of a Texas rancher gives birth to an unwanted child. She puts the child up for adoption and moves away from home. Without her knowledge, her father took the boy and raised him. Twelve years later, she is now a successful family-court judge in L.A. Over the years, she has avoided her father and knows nothing of the child. That all changes when he decides that is time she knew her own child and heads for L.A.
Who’s in it. Little John stars Ving Rhames as John Morgan, Gloria Reuben as Natalie Britain, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Steven and Adilah Barnes as Aunt Etta Green, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Little John has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little John page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little John tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little John (2002)?
- In US, Little John is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little John worth watching?
- Little John holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Little John?
- Little John stars Ving Rhames, Gloria Reuben, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Adilah Barnes and Robert Bailey Jr..
- When was Little John released?
- Little John was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.