Little Women Japanese B2 Poster Vintage Not for Sale A film adaptation of the masterpiece "Little Women." In the March family, where the father is away at war, live four sisters with their mother. The story lyrically and freshly depicts their excitement, confusion, daily lives as they pursue their dreams, and how they are eventually tossed about by their respective lives. "Little Women" (Wakakusa Monogatari) is a 1994 American coming-of-age historical drama film directed by Gillian Armstrong. The screenplay was written by Robin Swicord, and the cast includes Winona Ryder and Susan Sarandon. Based on Louisa May Alcott's novel of the same name, the film was directed and largely staffed by women, and it was a modern refresh of the story, featuring popular Hollywood actresses of the time. Director: Gillian Armstrong Screenplay: Robin Swicord Original Work: Louisa May Alcott Producer: Denise Di Novi Cast: Winona Ryder Gabriel Byrne Trini Alvarado Samantha Mathis Kirsten Dunst Claire Danes Susan Sarandon Music: Thomas Newman Cinematography: Geoffrey Simpson Editor: Nicholas Beauman Production Company: DiNovi Pictures Distribution: Columbia Pictures Release: United States: December 21, 1994 Japan: July 1, 1995 Running time: 115 minutes