The Little Matchgirl
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.
Where to watch The Little Matchgirl in United States
Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Little Matchgirl there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Little Matchgirl streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About The Little Matchgirl
The Little Matchgirl is a 2006 English-language animation, drama and family film directed by Roger Allers. It has a runtime of 0h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Little Matchgirl was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on September 7, 2006, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Roger Allers
- Release date
- September 7, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
The Little Matchgirl cast & crew
The Little Matchgirl was directed by Roger Allers.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Don Hahn and Roy Edward Disney.
Is The Little Matchgirl worth watching?
The Little Matchgirl holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 194 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 0h 7m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and family, The Little Matchgirl is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Little Matchgirl
In United States, you can stream The Little Matchgirl on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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The Little Matchgirl — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Little Matchgirl in United States?
The Little Matchgirl is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Little Matchgirl on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Little Matchgirl is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Little Matchgirl in?
The Little Matchgirl is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Little Matchgirl?
The Little Matchgirl runs 0 hours 7 minutes (7 minutes).
▸What is The Little Matchgirl rated?
The Little Matchgirl is rated G. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 194 ratings.
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