Little Lord Fauntleroy is a classic tale, adapted into several films, about a young American boy, Cedric Errol, who discovers he is the heir to a British earldom and is sent to live with his wealthy but stern grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, in England. The story follows Cedric's journey as his inherent kindness and cheerful demeanor gradually win over his reclusive and gruff grandfather, transforming his life and the lives of those around him.