Little Lord Fauntleroy

Set in the 1880s, this story follows Cedric Errol, a young boy living in modest circumstances in Brooklyn with his widowed mother. After the death of his uncle, Cedric is revealed to be the sole heir to a vast fortune and a title of nobility. He is required to move from New York to England to live with his grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt. The Earl is a cold and bitter man who had previously disowned his own son for marrying an American. The plot centers on the relationship between the young boy and his stern grandfather, exploring how Cedric's kindness influences the people around him.

Directed by Jack Gold, this production sits between his 1976 film Aces High and his 1984 work The Chain. The movie stars Ricky Schroder as Cedric Errol and Alec Guinness as the Earl of Dorincourt, with a supporting cast including Connie Booth and Eric Porter. Produced by Norman Rosemont Productions in the United Kingdom, this TV movie has a runtime of 103 minutes. The film was generally well received by viewers, earning a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb from 6,100 votes and a rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB from 323 votes.