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Little Rascals

What is little rascals?

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Key facts

Original series Our Gang[3]
Format Comedy short films[3]
Setting Working-class neighborhood of Los Angeles[3]
Producer Hal Roach[3]
Production dates 1922–1944[3]
1994 film release August 5, 1994[1]

"Little Rascals" refers to the classic *Our Gang* comedy shorts (1922–1944) and later adaptations, including the 1994 film *The Little Rascals*.

Context

"Little Rascals" typically refers to *Our Gang*, an American series of comedy short films about mischievous children in a working-class Los Angeles neighborhood, produced by Hal Roach from 1922 to 1944 [3]. The 1994 film *The Little Rascals* is a family comedy remake inspired by those classic shorts [1]. There is also a 1955 TV syndication package of the 1929–1938 shorts [3] and a 1982 animated series [3].

Documented claims

  • The 1994 film *The Little Rascals* is a family comedy remake inspired by the classic *Our Gang* shorts. [1]
  • A 1955 television syndication package featured the classic 1929–1938 shorts. [3]
  • An animated TV series version aired as a 30-minute Saturday morning show. [3]

Questions and answers

Who did Donald Trump play in The Little Rascals?

Donald Trump appeared as Waldo's father in the 1994 film [1].

What are the original Little Rascals?

The original Little Rascals are the *Our Gang* comedy shorts produced by Hal Roach from 1922 to 1944 [3].

Is Little Rascals okay for a 5 year old?

The 1994 film is rated PG and may contain some mild language and slapstick, but it is generally considered family-friendly [2].

Is Little Rascals on Netflix or Disney Plus?

The 1994 film is available on Netflix [4].

Sources

  1. The Little Rascals (1994) ⭐ 6.3 | Comedy, Family, Romance — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Little Rascals (1994) - Parents' Guide & Movie Review — commonsensemedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Little Rascals 1994 — dove.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Watch The Little Rascals — netflix.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture