The Little Kidnappers

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The Little Kidnappers

TV-PG

1990

1h 33m

Drama

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Davy (Charles Miller) and Harry MacKenzie (Leo Wheatley) are orphaned brothers who live with their gruff grandfather, James (Charlton Heston), in 1900s Nova Scotia. Life for the boys is less than agreeable, until one day they find an unusual item on the beach: a baby. Determined to bring the child up on their own, away from the influence of their unpleasant grandfather, Davy and Harry make off with the infant -- which begins a desperate search by the authorities and the child's parents.

Lynne Heffley

Los Angeles Times

"The Little Kidnappers" is a beautifully photographed, unashamedly sentimental tale of conflict resolved through innocence.

Sep 26, 2019

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John Voorhees

Seattle Times

While much of what happens in ``The Little Kidnappers'' is predictabl... what makes it so enjoyable are the completely unself-conscious performances by Leo Wheatley and Charles Miller, as Harry and Davy MacKenzie.

Sep 26, 2019

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Susan Dunne

Hartford Courant

"The Little Kidnappers" is a little precious and a little drawn-out, but for kids who aren't so little -- pre-teens and up -- and who have a little patience, considerable satisfaction can be had by watching it.

Sep 26, 2019

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This is a delightful movie. The acting by the two little boys is just amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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very good movie I've watched about six times.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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The movie was a bit borring. The plot is a bit too easy for me. It is a very simple sunday morning movie. It does not keep you thinking or something. I give two and a half only cos the kids were so lovely. It is only worht seeing this movie cos of those little ones. They are just so cute!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Charming family movie,kids are so cute and Charlton Heston is convincing as expected

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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A story about two boys moving to there granparents after that their parents have died. The granfather is a very strict and they tries not to be in his way. One day the older brother finds a baby that he takes care off without telling anyone except his younger brother. This is a sweet story and it ends well for them all.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

One of the best films I've ever seen. I agree with Charlie - the performance by "Davy" is simply outstanding!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Donald Shebib

Director

Charlton Heston

James MacKenzie

Charles Miller

Davy MacKenzie

Leo Wheatley

Harry MacKenzie

Bruce Greenwood

Willem Hooft

Patricia Gage

Mrs. MacKenzie

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Synopsis

Davy (Charles Miller) and Harry MacKenzie (Leo Wheatley) are orphaned brothers who live with their gruff grandfather, James (Charlton Heston), in 1900s Nova Scotia. Life for the boys is less than agreeable, until one day they find an unusual item on the beach: a baby. Determined to bring the child up on their own, away from the influence of their unpleasant grandfather, Davy and Harry make off with the infant -- which begins a desperate search by the authorities and the child's parents.

Director: Donald Shebib
Production Co: Jones Programming Partners
Rating: TV-PG, G
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 22, 2016
Runtime: 1h 33m

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