Overview
A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedThis 1960 family comedy-drama, directed by David Swift, follows an irrepressibly optimistic orphan whose arrival shakes up a gloomy, set-in-its-ways town. Through her habit of finding something to be glad about in every situation, she gradually softens the hardened adults around her. Warm-hearted and gently sentimental, the film balances lighthearted humor with quieter emotional beats, exploring themes of resilience, community, and the power of a positive outlook to change those who have grown bitter. Its wholesome, all-ages tone makes it a fitting pick for family viewing and anyone drawn to classic, uplifting storytelling. It holds a MagicMovieScore of 6.9.
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Top Cast
Hayley Mills
Pollyanna
Jane Wyman
Aunt Polly
Richard Egan
Dr. Edmond Chilton
Karl Malden
Reverend Paul Ford
Nancy Olson
Nancy Furman
Adolphe Menjou
Mr. Pendergast
Donald Crisp
Mayor Karl Warren
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Snow
203 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.13 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
May 19, 1960
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
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