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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

PG
Movie
1976
1h 31m
English
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Quiet, withdrawn 13-year-old Rynn Jacobs lives peacefully in her home in a New England beach town. Whenever the prying landlady inquires after Rynn's father, she politely claims that he's in the city on business. But when the landlady's creepy and increasingly persistent son, Frank, won't leave Rynn alone, she teams up with kindly neighbor boy Mario to maintain the dark family secret that she's been keeping to herself.
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CRITIC SCORE
73

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Jodie Foster
Rynn Jacobs
Martin Sheen
Frank Hallet
Alexis Smith
Mrs. Cora Hallet
Mort Shuman
Officer Ron Miglioriti
Scott Jacoby
Mario Podesta
Dorothy Davis
Town Hall Clerk
Clesson Goodhue
Bank Manager
Hubert Nol
Bank Clerk
Jacques Famery
Bank Clerk
Gib Rotherham
Locksmith
Zev Braun
Bank client
Directed By: Nicolas Gessner
Written By: Laird Koenig (Screenplay)

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+schmoogie says...
6 months ago
The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane (1976) - ❤x7 I never had the opportunity to watch this back in the day. But have done so today. Jody Fosters' performance in this proves just how much of an incredible actor she is. I was however shocked to see her being naked in this movie. So much so, I had to look it up to make sure they used a body double. They did. And to my surprise, it was her older sister who also body-doubled her in "Taxi Driver (1976)". How I rate: 1-3 ❤ = seriously! don't waste your time 4-6 ❤ = you may or may not enjoy this 7-8 ❤ = I expect you will like this too 9-10 ❤ = movies and TV shows I really love!
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zoeyv13 says...
2 years ago
Everyone talks about how creepy and scary this movie is..... NOPE, it isn't!
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karinrosner says...
7 years ago
It was on my list of JF films I wanted to see. What made me? That was horrible.
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faithful soul says...
7 years ago
Creepy in parts, this strange film deserves more recognition. Flawed story, but Jodie Foster excels in a difficult role.
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lastliberal
7/10  12 years ago
Foster was just about the same age as the girl she plays in this film; that is why they used a body double for the nude scene. Supposedly, it was promoted as a horror film, but I see it more as a girl growing up and having to deal with thins on her own.

It's not Psycho, even though the story is More
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Dave
6 years ago
Early and controversial Jodie Foster vehicle that has her playing the titular “Little Girl” trying her best to survive in the (somewhat) fictional town of Wells Harbor, Maine. Wise beyond her years, Rynn’s plan can best be described as sounded-good-idea-on-paper, but quickly unravels when she More
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