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Pollyanna

1960·Movie
2h 14min·G
65
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
ClassicFamily FilmWholesomeInspirationalComing-of-AgeOptimisticHeartwarmingNostalgicFeel-Good

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Pollyanna legally?

Pollyanna is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pollyanna worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pollyanna rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Pollyanna?

2 h 14 min

Pollyanna runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Pollyanna based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pollyanna?

Critics76
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Pollyanna much the same way.

Was Pollyanna a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Pollyanna in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pollyanna?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pollyanna in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pollyanna use?

Shaking Her Hair LooseCanon ForeignerComically Missing the PointFloating Head SyndromeLarge HamDamned by Faint PraiseBecause You Were Nice to MeHappily AdoptedIt's All My FaultHair of Gold, Heart of GoldMatte ShotBeneath the Maskand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Pollyanna, including Shaking Her Hair Loose, Canon Foreigner, Comically Missing the Point.