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Anne of Green Gables

1985Show1 season2 episodesTV-PG

DramaFamily
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A heartwarming, nostalgic drama series about history and growing up, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E1 "Part 1" 8.7

Episodes

8.7

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

  • Wholesome Classic
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Historical Drama
  • Endearing Characters
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pastoral Setting
  • Heartwarming
  • Emotional Depth

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kevin Sullivan
Written by
Joe Wiesenfeld, Kevin Sullivan
Produced by
Kevin Sullivan, Barbara Hiser, Trudy Grant

Everyone

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Facts

December 1, 1985 · December 2, 1985 · Ended

First aired
December 1, 1985
Last aired
December 2, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 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?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Anne of Green Gables okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Anne of Green Gables?

10 h

About 10 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 300 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1985.

Is Anne of Green Gables plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Anne of Green Gables?

BleakHopeful

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