Pollyanna

1973Show1 season6 episodes

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

After her father’s death, young Pollyanna moves east to live with her aunt Polly. Once there, the “Glad Game” her father taught her, begins to change the lives of the town’s residents. Based on the classics children’s book by Eleanor H. Porter.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Produced by
Joy Harington

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Facts

October 7, 1973 · November 11, 1973 · Ended

First aired
October 7, 1973
Last aired
November 11, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Available in
44 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Big Fancy House, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Foreshadowing +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pollyanna?"

Questions about Pollyanna

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pollyanna?

In the United States, Pollyanna streams on Shahid VIP and Thirteen. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is Pollyanna worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Pollyanna okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Pollyanna make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Pollyanna?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Pollyanna use?

Big Fancy HouseJerk with a Heart of GoldForeshadowingKids Driving CarsChildren Are InnocentCostume PornCanon ForeignerAdaptation DistillationTrain-Station GoodbyeFlowers of NatureSetting UpdateGratuitous Italianand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Big Fancy House, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, and Foreshadowing.