Pollyanna

1960 • 134 min • Comedy · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

215 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
70 Audience · 213 · 49%

An orphaned girl moves to a new town and, despite facing hardships, inspires its residents with her unwavering optimism and "glad game." She challenges their cynicism and helps them find joy in small blessings, ultimately transforming the community.

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

Heads up

A child deals with the loss of her parents.
Some adults are initially cold or unwelcoming.
Brief scenes of a town
s narrow-mindedness and gossiping.

What it models well

Optimism and positive outlook
Empathy and kindness
Finding joy in adversity
Community spirit

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be "glad" even in tough situations?
How can one person make a difference in a community?
Discuss the importance of helping those in need.

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Top billed cast

Director: David Swift • Crew: David Swift

Trailers & clips

Pollyanna (1960) Disney Home Video Australia Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Forty years after Mary Pickford made her successful version of Pollyanna, based on the children’s book and a play, Walt Disney turned his creative team to the task. Unless you are a fan or a student of silent movies, you will probably find this newer version more entertaining.…
Peter McGinn, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
_**A spiritless New England town needs a shot of life and joy**_ In 1912, an optimistic orphaned girl used to poverty as the daughter of missionaries (Hayley Mills) travels to Harrington, Vermont, to live with her wealthy aunt (Jane Wyman), who “owns” the town and runs it with a joyless legalistic hand. The dispirited citizens desperately need this lil’ effervescent angel.…
Wuchak, TMDB Community