Anne of Green Gables
Seen it?1985 | 195 min | Family, Drama
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Bridge to Terabithia or A Little Princess, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 15 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's long: 3 hr 15 min.
Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 186K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Sullivan
- Megan FollowsAnne Shirley
- Colleen DewhurstMarilla Cuthbert
- Richard FarnsworthMatthew Cuthbert
- Patricia HamiltonRachel Lynde
- Marilyn LightstoneMiss Muriel Stacey
- Schuyler GrantDiana Barry
- Jonathan CrombieGilbert Blythe
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- Jackie BurroughsMrs. Amelia Evans
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