Little Women (1994)

Marmee (Susan Sarandon) is the head of the March household while her husband is away, fighting in the Civil War. Her daughters are the headstrong Jo (Winona Ryder), sweet Beth (Claire Danes), domesticated Meg (Trini Alvarado) and the wilful Amy (Kirsten Dunst/Samantha Mathis).

This film follows the trials and tribulations of the girls, from early poverty and a family tragedy to Jo's later efforts to secure both a husband and a successful writing career, and Amy's relationship with an old family friend, Laurie (Christian Bale).