Annie

The movie of 'Tomorrow.'

1982 • 127 min • Comedy · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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An optimistic orphan named Annie escapes her harsh orphanage life when she

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some characters are unkind to children, though played for laughs.
Mild peril during an escape attempt.
Adults briefly consume alcohol and smoke.

What it models well

Hope and optimism
Family love
Kindness to others
Overcoming adversity

Talk about it after

What makes a family, and how can we show love to those around us?
How can you stay hopeful even when things are difficult?
The difference between being truly rich and simply having money

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Top billed cast

Director: John Huston • Crew: Carol Sobieski, Thomas Meehan

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Carol Burnett is wonderful as the conniving, neglectful manager of the orphanage ("Miss Hannigan") who cares not a jot for her charges and treats them like skivvies whilst she drinks//smokes and generally misbehaves her way through life.…
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