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DRAMA . 1902 . 0h 3m . 6.1/10

The Little Match Seller_

A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. She lights matches for some light and warmth. There are visions: a fireplace, dinner, a Christmas tree. She sees her dead mother, welcoming her.

6.1/10
Rating
0h 3m
Runtime
1902
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. She lights matches for some light and warmth. There are visions: a fireplace, dinner, a Christmas tree. She sees her dead mother, welcoming her.

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The Little Match Seller was released 124 years ago in 1902.
Overview
A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. She lights m...
The Little Match Seller is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 3m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
3 min (0h 3m)
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Rating
6.1/10 (30 votes)

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What is The Little Match Seller about?
A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. She lights matches for some light and warmth. There are visions: a fireplace, dinner, a Christmas tree. She sees her dead mother, welcoming her.
How long is The Little Match Seller?
The Little Match Seller has a runtime of 3 minutes (0h 3m).
What is the rating of The Little Match Seller?
The Little Match Seller has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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