# Anne of Green Gables (1985)

> An imaginative orphan transforms a reserved Prince Edward Island household into a lively chosen family through mischief, friendship, and resilience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10630

## Facts

- Runtime: 199 min
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Director: Kevin Sullivan
- Cast: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Patricia Hamilton, Marilyn Lightstone, Schuyler Grant, Jonathan Crombie, Charmion King
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088727/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, witty, nostalgic, family viewing, rainy day

## Synopsis

A spirited orphan brings joy and chaos to a quiet farm, transforming lives in the process.

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