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Annie

Seen it?

1982 | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
The mood
Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: a parent's death or loss. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA.. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $57 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 498K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Huston

  • Aileen QuinnAnnie
  • Albert Finney'Daddy' Oliver Warbucks
  • Carol BurnettMiss Hannigan
  • Ann ReinkingGrace Farrell
  • Tim CurryRooster Hannigan
  • Bernadette PetersLily St. Regis
  • Geoffrey HolderPunjab
  • Roger MinamiAsp
  • Toni Ann GisondiMolly
  • Rosanne SorrentinoPepper