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Published 16:15 IST, October 26th 2019

Little Women starring Meryl Streep & Saoirse Ronan in the Oscar race?

Little Women starring Mery Streep, Saoirse Roman and Emma Watson is set to release on December 25. The film directed by Greta Gerwig is getting major Oscar buzz

Reported by: Tanvi Dhote
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Little Women directed by Greta Gerwig is the sixth adaptation of the novel by the same name written by Louisa May Alcott and it is already getting an Oscar buzz. The competition although it seems tough for this star-studded film, chances of major nominations can be definitely seen, said critics at the SAG-AFTRA screening. Read more to know more about this tale of Little Women and its Oscars race.

Little Women in the Oscars race?

Little Women is a coming-of-age period drama based on the novel written by Louisa May Alcott. The film stars Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Timothee Chalamet, Laura Dern, Bob Odenkirk and many more. Little Women is the second directorial venture of Lady Bird director Greta Gerwig. The film was recently screened at the SAG-AFTRA recently and the film was welcomed with open arms. According to a media portal’s report, critics are praising this attempt of Greta Gerwig to encapsulate the tale of March sisters and their efforts to fulfil their dreams post the Civil War.

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The same media report also suggests that Saoirse Ronan who already had an Oscar nomination for her role in Lady Bird might become a part of the Best Actress race again. Laura Dern might also get a nod with an Oscar nomination for her role in the film as the mother of the March sisters. Meryl Streep’s presence in the film has made the film a highly anticipated flick this year. Another major Academy Award element could be for the director Greta Gerwig since she might get a nod for the director and adapted screenplay this year at the Oscars suggests the report.

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Little Women movie details

Little Women directed by Greta Gerwig is set to release on December 25 this year. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Meryl Streep, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Timothee Chalamet, Laura Dern, Bob Odenkirk and many more. The film is book adaptation and follows the tale of the March sisters who trying to figure out their lives as young adults. The timeline of the movie is set in the 1860s and follows the aftermath of the Civil War in New England.

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Updated 16:41 IST, October 26th 2019

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