Overview
A journey of growth, love, and self-discovery unfolds in a quaint Canadian village.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- wistful
- hopeful
- family viewing
- cozy weekend
What critics said
The miniseries is broadly admired for its heartfelt performances, literary atmosphere, and emotionally engaging continuation of Anne's story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Anne writes stories, collects rejection slips, and enters a company writing contest.
Anne refuses Gilbert's proposal and accepts a teaching position at an exclusive girls' college.
Anne misreads social situations and rejects Gilbert's marriage proposal while their relationship remains emotionally central.
At Kingsport Ladies' College, Anne faces opposition from principal Katherine Brooke and the influential Pringle clan.
Films like Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, and why
Anne of Green Gables
coming-of-age period drama centered on an imaginative heroine, friendship, romance, and community life
Little Women
warm literary period drama blending female friendship, personal ambition, and romantic tension
The Secret Garden
family-friendly period romance featuring a spirited heroine confronting restrictive social expectations
A Little Princess
gentle historical drama about education, independence, and relationships within a close-knit community
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Sullivan
- Release Date
- 1987-05-19
- Runtime
- 232 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (127)
Cast
- Megan Follows
- Jonathan Crombie
- Colleen Dewhurst
- Patricia Hamilton
- Schuyler Grant
- Rosemary Dunsmore
- Frank Converse
- Genevieve Appleton
- Wendy Hiller
- Marilyn Lightstone
Common questions
- What is Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel about?
- An imaginative Avonlea teacher pursues literary recognition and professional independence while navigating friendship, social opposition, and unresolved romance.
- What is Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel.
- What did critics think of Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel?
- The miniseries is broadly admired for its heartfelt performances, literary atmosphere, and emotionally engaging continuation of Anne's story.
- Which films are like Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel?
- Films with a similar feel include Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, The Secret Garden, and A Little Princess.
- How long is Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel?
- Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel runs 232 minutes.
