Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 1 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 26 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 2 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 6 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

50% of parents say it gives kids positive messages
50% of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
50% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
50% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
50% of parents say it's too violent
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    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!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    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.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 3.0

    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.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    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"

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Greatest 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.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 3.0

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  21. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  22. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  23. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

  24. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Superb movie about relationships

    My 4+yrold granddaughter sings all the lyrics! We have watched this movie together numerous times, and she still asks for it, over more contemporary movies.

  25. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    awes0me!

    when i was little i watched this show over and over! it drove my parent crazy

  2. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    awes0me!

    when i was little i watched this show over and over! it drove my parent crazy

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    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.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    loved it

    i loved the original annie and hated the made for TV b Annie

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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