
So Dear to My Heart
A "dilly-dilly" delight!
Directed by Hamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster
Produced by Walt Disney Productions
A heartwarming, nostalgic family tale about a boy's devotion to his lamb, set in early 1900s Indiana with gentle humor and the warmth of familial bonds.
The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.
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Is So Dear to My Heart easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.
Does So Dear to My Heart end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is So Dear to My Heart scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is So Dear to My Heart violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is So Dear to My Heart sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
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