Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- whimsical
- warm
- family movie night
- holiday viewing
What critics said
Critics generally responded positively to the casting and to the production’s closer fidelity to the stage musical than the 1982 film.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Annie follows the clues in her locket while weighing the hope of finding her birth parents against Warbucks's desire to adopt her.
The story advances through prominent musical numbers and ensemble choreography, retaining the structure and spirit of the stage musical.
Warbucks begins as a distant billionaire but becomes attached to Annie and considers making her part of his family.
The 1930s orphanage, mansion, and public spaces are presented with colorful production design and television-musical staging.
Films like Annie, and why
Oliver!
family-friendly musical comedy with an optimistic orphan-centered story and theatrical staging
The Sound of Music
warm period musical about an orphan seeking belonging amid colorful comic villains
Matilda
uplifting child-centered musical adaptation with memorable songs and found-family themes
Mary Poppins
classic family musical built around a spirited child, comic adults, and emotional wish fulfillment
Movie Details
- Director
- Rob Marshall
- Release Date
- 1999-11-07
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (203)
Cast
- Alicia Morton
- Kathy Bates
- Victor Garber
- Alan Cumming
- Audra McDonald
- Kristin Chenoweth
- Erin Adams
- Sarah Hyland
- Lalaine
- Nanea Miyata
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- BroadwayHD, Broadway HD Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Annie about?
- A spirited orphan’s search for her missing parents turns into a glittering Christmas-season journey toward belonging and family.
- What is Annie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Annie as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Annie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Annie.
- What did critics think of Annie?
- Critics generally responded positively to the casting and to the production’s closer fidelity to the stage musical than the 1982 film.
- Which films are like Annie?
- Films with a similar feel include Oliver!, The Sound of Music, Matilda, and Mary Poppins.
- How long is Annie?
- Annie runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Annie?
- In United States, Annie streams on BroadwayHD, Broadway HD Amazon Channel.
