Anne of Green Gables
“Go back to the day that Anne was waiting at the train station...”
At the turn of the century on Prince Edward Island, Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla decide to take on an orphan boy as help for their farm. But they get an unexpected jolt when they're mistakenly sent a girl instead: Anne Shirley.
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About Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables is a 1985 English-language family and drama film directed by Kevin Sullivan. The cast is led by Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth. It has a runtime of 3h 19m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 300 ratings.
Anne of Green Gables was produced by Sullivan Entertainment and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on December 1, 1985, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Kevin Sullivan
- Release date
- December 1, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Production
- Sullivan Entertainment
Anne of Green Gables cast & crew
Anne of Green Gables was directed by Kevin Sullivan.
The cast features Megan Follows as Anne Shirley, Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert, Richard Farnsworth as Matthew Cuthbert, Patricia Hamilton as Rachel Lynde, Marilyn Lightstone as Miss Muriel Stacey, and Schuyler Grant as Diana Barry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hagood Hardy, cinematography is by Rene Ohashi, and it was produced by Lee Polk and Kevin Sullivan.
Is Anne of Green Gables worth watching?
Anne of Green Gables holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 256 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed family films.
At 3h 19m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy family and drama, Anne of Green Gables is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Anne of Green Gables
Megan Follows
Anne Shirley
Colleen Dewhurst
Marilla Cuthbert
Richard Farnsworth
Matthew Cuthbert
Patricia Hamilton
Rachel Lynde
Marilyn Lightstone
Miss Muriel Stacey
Schuyler Grant
Diana Barry
Jonathan Crombie
Gilbert Blythe
Charmion King
Aunt Josephine
Jackie Burroughs
Mrs. Amelia Evans
Rosemary Radcliffe
Mrs. Elizabeth Barry
Joachim Hansen
John Sadler
Christiane Krüger
Mrs. Allan
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Anne of Green Gables — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Anne of Green Gables in United States?
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▸What language is Anne of Green Gables in?
Anne of Green Gables is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Anne of Green Gables?
Anne of Green Gables runs 3 hours 19 minutes (199 minutes).
▸What is Anne of Green Gables rated?
Anne of Green Gables is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 256 ratings.
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