My Little Girl

{{Infobox film

|name = My Little Girl

|image = mylittlegirlmovie.png

|caption = Film poster

|director = Connie Kaiserman

|writer = Connie Kaiserman
Nan Mason

|starring = Mary Stuart Masterson
James Earl Jones
Geraldine Page

|music = Richard Robbins

|cinematography = Pierre Lhomme

|editing = Katherine Wenning

|distributor = Hemdale Film Corporation

|released = {{film date|1986|8|31}} (Montréal World Film Festival)

|runtime = 118 minutes

|country = United States

|language = English

|gross = $25,000{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1852081665/|title=My Little Girl|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=November 21, 2022}}

}}

My Little Girl is a 1986 American drama film. The directorial debut of Connie Kaiserman, the film was released in the United States in 1987. It is also Geraldine Page's final role and both Jennifer Lopez and Erika Alexander's film debut.

Plot

Franny Bettinger has had a privileged and wealthy upbringing. One summer, she takes a job at a children's and teen's detention center where she finds herself personally affected by the people she meets. Despite facing hostility due to her background, Bettinger becomes determined to teach the youngsters that they are important and can succeed in life. However, she faces opposition from her parents and from her supervisor.

Cast

Mary Stuart Masterson as Franny Bettinger
James Earl Jones as Mr. Bailey
Geraldine Page as Molly
Anne Meara as Mrs. Shopper
Pamela Payton-Wright as Delly Bettinger
Peter Michael Goetz as Norman Bettinger
Jennifer Lopez as Myra
Erika Alexander as Joan
Abeni Garrett as Ginger

Release

My Little Girl was released on DVD{{cite web|url=https://dvdlady.com/dvd/my-little-girl-1986-starring-james-earl-jones-on-dvd/|title=My Little Girl (1986) starring James Earl Jones on DVD|website=DVD Lady|accessdate=November 21, 2022}} and Blu-ray.{{cite web|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/My-Little-Girl/502522/|title=My Little Girl|publisher=Blu-ray|accessdate=November 21, 2022}}