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Anne of Green Gables

1985Movie3 h 15 minPG

DramaFamily
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes100%96%

An uplifting, wholesome family movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Go back to the day that Anne was waiting at the train station...

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.

Feels like

  • Period Drama
  • Orphan's Journey
  • Found Family
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Rural Setting
  • Heartwarming
  • Nostalgic
  • Independent Spirit

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Sullivan
Written by
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Produced by
Kevin Sullivan, Ian McDougall
Music by
Hagood Hardy

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Facts

December 1, 1985 · 3 h 15 min · PG

Released
December 1, 1985
Runtime
3 h 15 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Not Even Bothering with the Accent, Adaptational Nice Guy, Ask a Stupid Question... +9

  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Ask a Stupid Question...
  • Title: The Adaptation
  • Mythology Gag
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Longing Look
  • Age Lift
  • Canon Foreigner
  • Train-Station Goodbye
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Deadpan Snarker

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Anne of Green Gables worth watching?"

Questions about Anne of Green Gables

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Anne of Green Gables worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%).

Is Anne of Green Gables okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Anne of Green Gables good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Anne of Green Gables?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Anne of Green Gables use?

Not Even Bothering with the AccentAdaptational Nice GuyAsk a Stupid Question...Title: The AdaptationMythology GagArmor-Piercing QuestionLonging LookAge LiftCanon ForeignerTrain-Station GoodbyeActually Pretty FunnyDeadpan Snarkerand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Not Even Bothering with the Accent, Adaptational Nice Guy, and Ask a Stupid Question....