Daddy Long Legs (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, Daddy Long Legs is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Masakazu Higuchi, running about 69 minutes. “daily life, historical, novel, coming of age” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphan girl receives a scholarship for a prestigious school from an anonymous benefactor who she refers to as Daddy Long Legs.
Who’s in it. Daddy Long Legs stars Kazue Komiya as サリー, Masakane Yonekura as ジャービス and Yuko Tanaka as ジュディ.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Daddy Long Legs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy Long Legs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy Long Legs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy Long Legs (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daddy Long Legs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daddy Long Legs worth watching?
- Daddy Long Legs holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs stars Kazue Komiya, Masakane Yonekura and Yuko Tanaka.
- When was Daddy Long Legs released?
- Daddy Long Legs was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.