Anne of Green Gables
Seen it?1985 | 1 seasons | Drama, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Anne with an E or Little House on the Prairie, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series 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
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Cast & crew
- Megan FollowsAnne Shirley
- Colleen DewhurstMarilla Cuthbert
- Richard FarnsworthMatthew Cuthbert
- Jonathan CrombieGilbert Blythe
- Charmion KingAunt Josephine
- Schuyler GrantDiana Barry
- Jackie BurroughsMrs. Amelia Evans
- Patricia HamiltonRachel Lynde
- Marilyn LightstoneMiss Muriel Stacy