The review here says that "Sexy stuff" is not an issue but I disagree. Ms. Hannigan (the alcoholic) repeatedly comes on to every male in the movie. In fact, in one scene she asks Mr. Warbucks whether he'd like to come to her bedroom. She also asks the police officer who returns Annie to the orphange, "How can I ever repay you?" to which he replies, "I'm sure we'll think of something." Or something to that effect. She is a very sexual character and I think it should be noted. I still love the movie for my daughter, I just fast-forward through those parts!
Annie
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Common Sense says
Tale of cute orphan is great for the whole family.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Annie was written by Sarah Wenk
Parents need to know that there are some scenes of children being treated badly, and a scary sequence at the end in which Annie is in great danger. The overall message, however, is positive and loving.
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What’s the Story?
In this film version of the Broadway musical about the parentless Depression-era moppet, spunky red-haired Annie (Aileen Quinn) suffers indignities from tough orphanage supervisor Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Ever hopeful Annie dreams of the day her parents arrive to retrieve her, often singing songs and dancing to the delight of the other orphan girls. Hoping to boost his approval rating with local voters, rich politician Oliver Warbucks (Albert Finney) takes Annie in for a week at his swanky Manhattan mansion. Annie wins her new caretakers over, but Miss Hannigan and her cronies Lily (Bernadette Peters) and Rooster (Tim Curry) see an opportunity to increase their cash flow.
Is It Any Good?
This film of the Broadway musical is uneven, but its charms take over by the end. The songs are a mixed bag -- "Dumb Dog" is just not all that good, but "It's the Hard Knock Life" is one you'll have stuck in your head for days, and by the time Annie sings "Tomorrow" to President Roosevelt, you'll be singing it along with her.
Some of the performances are outstanding, particularly Carol Burnett as the drunken Miss Hannigan. In the role of Annie, Aileen Quinn is a fine singer but a bit wooden as an actress. But the orphan girls are adorable, and Albert Finney is wonderfully brusque but really an old softy as Daddy Warbucks.
Movie Details
Studio: Columbia Tristar, Director: John Huston
Run time: 127 minutes
Theatrical release: 06/09/1982, DVD release: 08/01/2004
MPAA Rating: PG for peril
Run time: 127 minutes
Theatrical release: 06/09/1982, DVD release: 08/01/2004
MPAA Rating: PG for peril
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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when i was little i watched this show over and over! it drove my parent crazy
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when i was little i watched this show over and over! it drove my parent crazy
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The language in ANNIE is awful and unnecessary
I am so ticked that I let my two little girls watch this movie that to the naked eye is adorable. But after really taking a look and listening to the unnecessary foul language I am regretful. Not only does Daddy Warbucks spout of a couple of curse words, Rooster and Mrs. Hannigan take the Lord's name in vain and shout out a couple of GD's at the end. It is like the director just lured us into loving the characters and the movie and then, bam! they shocked parents like me and they just laugh and think it is so funny. I know that most Americans don't think of saying gd is bad, but I was sad to hear it in such a cute movie.
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Surprised
Am I on another planet? All the reviews thus far have been thumbs up. Maybe they weren't paying attention to the part where Carol Burnett says GD three times. I was mortified when my child said, "Mom did you hear that, they said GD"
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I was surprised
I never saw this movie as a child and thought my children would enjoy it. I was rather surprised by the sexual situations and language. I liked the movie overall but my 7 and 4 year old children had a lot of questions. They did love this movie but I just thought it was not age approriate.
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loved it
i loved the original annie and hated the made for TV b Annie
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A cute little movie for the whole family...
My middle school Drama class is doing Annie for our play, so we had to watch this movie in class to get a feel for what we were doing. I was shocked that this stood up pretty well in the test of time, unlike some other cheesy movies from the '80s. I was also surprised at the frequent, yet mild adult content in this movie. Miss Hanigan (played by Carol Burnett, who should have won an Oscar for her amazing job in this role) is a severe alcoholic who likes saying G** and hits on random guys, such as the laundryman and the policeman. Miss Hanigan also abuses the orphans, who are just as mean to her; Miss Hanigan's brother, Rooster, isn't much better. In the climax of the movie, Rooster hits his sister and chases Annie up a giant bridge, but only to fall quite a ways down and be arrested. Plus, in two memorable scenes, a crazy dude trys to bomb a house and Annie beats up a bunch of other kids. Overall, this movie is good for 7-year-old's and up, but young kids should stay away. Parents, you won't groan through this either; this is actually pretty decent, as far as kiddie movies go.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give itGreatest Childhood Memory
I had the pleasure of seeing this movie when I was a little girl. It was great to see a little girl who was tough, endearing, and funny. I can't wait to purchase it for my little girl, and create wonderful childhood memories.
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| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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