The Little Matchgirl
Synopsis
An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 7, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Allers
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Allers, Hans Christian Andersen, Ed Gombert, Kevin Harkey, Mark Walton, Ralph Zondag
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Borodin
- Original Title
- The Little Matchgirl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Allers
Roger Allers, Hans Christian Andersen, Ed Gombert, Kevin Harkey, Mark Walton, Ralph Zondag
Aleksandr Borodin
Jessica Ambinder-Rojas
Don Hahn, Roy Edward Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Allers
Director
Dave Bossert
Visual Effects Supervisor
Don Hahn
Producer
Jessica Ambinder-Rojas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Walt Disney Animation Studios features.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Matchgirl
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What is The Little Matchgirl about?
An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.
Who directed The Little Matchgirl?
The Little Matchgirl was directed by Roger Allers.
Who stars in The Little Matchgirl?
The principal cast of The Little Matchgirl includes Not specified.
When was The Little Matchgirl released and how long is it?
The Little Matchgirl was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Matchgirl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Matchgirl was composed by Aleksandr Borodin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Matchgirl?
The Little Matchgirl holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).