Little Women is a 1994 American coming-of-age period drama film based on the novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. Winona Ryder portrays the lead character, Jo March, a young woman determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. The film follows Jo and her three sisters as they navigate the challenges of love, loss, and societal expectations in Civil War-era America. Winona Ryder's performance in Little Women earned her critical acclaim and solidified her as a talented actress.