Anne of Green Gables

Where to Watch Anne of Green Gables (1985) (Legally)

Go back to the day that Anne was waiting at the train station...
Dec 1, 1985 US 199 min PG
8.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
256 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1985), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Family, Drama, with a runtime around 199 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 8.1/10 from about 256 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

canada, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, optimism, village, love, school, miniseries, best friend, orphan, based on children's book, historical

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Plot

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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Main cast

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
Schuyler Grant
as Diana Barry
Jonathan Crombie
as Gilbert Blythe
Charmion King
as Aunt Josephine
Jackie Burroughs
as Mrs. Amelia Evans
Rosemary Radcliffe
as Mrs. Elizabeth Barry