The Little Matchgirl
2006 · 0h 7m · Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy · United States of America · Rated G (US)
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.
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Roger Allers7.0Smart score
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