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The Little Rascals

Play trailer 0:32 Poster for The Little Rascals PG 1994 1h 22m Kids & Family Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mischievous youngsters Spanky (Travis Tedford) and Buckwheat (Ross Elliot Bagley) lead an anti-girl organization, and they pick their buddy Alfalfa (Bug Hall) to represent them in an all-important soapbox car rally. When the boys then find their driver canoodling with schoolmate Darla (Brittany Ashton Holmes), they decide they must break up the couple. Unfortunately, while Spanky and his pals are busy meddling in Alfalfa's affairs, their prized race car is nabbed by two young toughs.
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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune 08/16/2017
1/4
A dismal kids' comedy in which all creativity stopped after casting lookalikes for the old "rascals" was completed. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/01/2022
1.5/4
...the picture’s been infused with a woefully, aggressively over-the-top feel that prevents the viewer from embracing the material for the entirety of its short-yet-not-short-enough runtime... Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 09/27/2014
D
Spheeris appears caught between her desire to make a film for little children and amuse their parents, resulting in a mess that will do anything for a cheap laugh. Go to Full Review
Heather Boerner Common Sense Media 12/18/2010
3/5
Madcap, mischievous Our Gang remake. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/01/2005
2/5
Caffeinated Clint Moviehole 05/06/2005
2/5
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Garrett H @SpindlyMan 18h Low key, Spanky is kind of a punk. See more Maxsuel S @Maxine191 Dec 29 Um clássico que merece ser recordado,amo muito e me trás conforto. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Nov 21 The Little Rascals is an outstanding, authentic, original creative film. When I say original, I don’t mean the product itself is new—I mean the creativity behind this film feels fresh every time you revisit it. The cast was incredibly chosen, each actor bringing a charm and innocence that made the entire experience unforgettable. The story, while simple, is crafted with such heart that it feels timeless. This was a truly iconic moment in cinema. When you have Darla and Alfalfa sharing those sweet, romantic, funny little moments that defined an entire childhood era, it becomes clear why this film continues to resonate. The rest of the cast only elevates it further, delivering a pleasant and completely memorable experience that still hits just as hard now as it did when it released. It’s one of those rare family films that genuinely stands the test of time. The director clearly knew exactly what they were doing when putting this movie together, because everything about The Little Rascals screams intentional joy. They understood the phenomenon they were creating, and they leaned all the way into it. The pacing, the visual humor, the heartfelt beats—it all comes together in a way that feels effortless but is actually very precise and smartly executed. The screenplay itself isn’t perfect, nor is it trying to be. It doesn’t need to reinvent cinema to be meaningful. Instead, it lands in that sweet spot where the charm outweighs any rough edges. The little back-and-forth antics between characters feel natural, and the movie never tries to be anything more serious than a loving, spirited kids’ comedy. And honestly—it works beautifully. This is one of those films that sits with you long after the credits roll. You’ll see the poster or thumbnail anywhere online and immediately feel a wave of nostalgia rush in. It’s a movie that sticks to your memory because it made you feel good, because it made you laugh, and because it captured childhood in a way few films ever have. Even with a couple of flaws, The Little Rascals remains an incredibly fun, heartfelt, and iconic piece of cinema that continues to charm generation after generation. It is an easy recommendation, and this version especially holds a special place as one of the most joy-filled family classics out there. See more Tyler d @Uroysterbae Aug 9 Adorable, hilarious and can absolutely describe the man babies that live on the internet today! See more James C @James446 Aug 1 I really hate The Little Rascals film. The story is really bad and makes no sense. It is a really annoying film that I have seen too many times. This movie earns 1 star 10% See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 27 LOL, 1 hour and 22 minutes of family comedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted, starring Bug Hall and the Olsen twins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $67,308,282.00!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Mischievous youngsters Spanky (Travis Tedford) and Buckwheat (Ross Elliot Bagley) lead an anti-girl organization, and they pick their buddy Alfalfa (Bug Hall) to represent them in an all-important soapbox car rally. When the boys then find their driver canoodling with schoolmate Darla (Brittany Ashton Holmes), they decide they must break up the couple. Unfortunately, while Spanky and his pals are busy meddling in Alfalfa's affairs, their prized race car is nabbed by two young toughs.
Director
Penelope Spheeris
Producer
Bill Oakes, Mark Allan, Michael King
Screenwriter
Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur, Penelope Spheeris
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 5, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$51.7M
Runtime
1h 22m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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