Pollyanna
Seen it?1960 | 134 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
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. If you loved The Secret Garden, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but a parent's death or loss.
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 108K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Swift
- Hayley MillsPollyanna
- Jane WymanAunt Polly
- Richard EganDr. Edmond Chilton
- Karl MaldenReverend Paul Ford
- Nancy OlsonNancy Furman
- Adolphe MenjouMr. Pendergast
- Donald CrispMayor Karl Warren
- Agnes MooreheadMrs. Snow
- Kevin CorcoranJimmy Bean
- James DruryGeorge Dodds