Annie

1982

Annie

Critics Consensus

John Huston proves an odd choice to direct, miring Annie in a sluggish, stagebound mess of an adaptation, but the kids are cute and the songs are memorable.

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Movie Info

This family classic is adapted from the Broadway musical, which was based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. During the Great Depression in New York City, a plucky red-haired scrapper named Annie (Aileen Quinn) is the voice of hope for her fellow orphans who live under the supervision of drunken floozy Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Annie's spirit is fueled by the belief that her real parents dropped her off at the orphanage with a half of a locket, promising to return for her with the other half. One day, the dingy orphanage is visited by the sophisticated Grace Farrell (Ann Reinking), personal secretary to conservative politician Oliver Warbucks (Albert Finney). In order to improve his image, Grace brings Annie to the Warbucks estate for a weeklong visit. Annie quickly wins the hearts of servants and politicians alike, eventually even bringing her song of hope, "Tomorrow," to President Roosevelt in Washington. Warbucks and Grace even go so far as to perform a public search for Annie's parents, creating an opportunity for Miss Hannigan, Rooster (Tim Curry), and Lily (Bernadette Peters) to scam their way to the reward money. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Cast

Albert Finney
as Daddy Warbucks
Carol Burnett
as Miss Hannigan
Aileen Quinn
as Annie
Bernadette Peters
as Lily
Tim Curry
as Rooster
Geoffrey Holder
as Punjab
Roger Minami
as Asp
Toni Ann Gisondi
as Molly
Rosanne Sorrentino
as Pepper
Lara Berk
as Tessie
April Lerman
as Kate
Lucie Stewart
as July
Robin Ignico
as Duffy
Edward Herrmann
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lois De Banzie
as Eleanor Roosevelt
Peter Marshall
as Bert Healy
Murphy Cross
as Boylan Sister
Nancy Sinclair
as Boylan Sister
I.M. Hobson
as Drake
Sandy
as Himself
Lu Leonard
as Mrs. Pugh
Mavis Ray
as Mrs. Greer
Pam Blair
as Annette
Colleen Zenk Pinter
as Celette
Loni Ackerman
as Boylan Sister
Victor Griffin
as Saunders
Jerome Collamore
as Frick
Jon Richards
as Frack
Wayne Cilento
as Photographer
Ken Swofford
as Weasel
Larry Hankin
as Pound Man
Shawnee Smith
as Dancer
Irving Metzman
as Bundles
Amanda Peterson
as Dancer
Angela Martin
as Mrs. McKracky
Cherie Michan
as Dancer
Kurtis Epper Sanders
as Spike
Ann Reinking
as Grace Farrell
Lois DeBanzie
as Eleanor Roosevelt
Robert Guerra
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Critic Reviews for Annie

All Critics (27) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (12)

  • Now for some good news: Aileen Quinn makes a perfect Annie, recalling Shirley Temple with her room-lighting smile and perky manner.

    Oct 22, 2018 | Full Review…

    Bob Thomas

    Associated Press
    Top Critic

  • What makes "Annie" so winning is that, while it could have easily been just another cutesy-poo Hollywood musical, it happens to be as gritty, genial and boisterous as little Annie herself.

    May 20, 2016 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…

    Kathleen Carroll

    New York Daily News
    Top Critic

  • The movie offers an insulting 'let them eat cake' gesture toward the 1982 audience, but the pacing is so ragged and the characters so lifeless that few will be able to stay awake long enough to feel offended.

    Apr 16, 2007 | Full Review…

    Jonathan Rosenbaum

    Chicago Reader
    Top Critic

  • Many people said John Huston was an odd choice to direct Annie and he proves them right.

    Apr 16, 2007 | Full Review…

    Variety Staff

    Variety
    Top Critic

  • The songs never take off into anything very much, the whole atmosphere (apart from the climax) is distinctly stagebound, and Huston merely reveals why he had never before in his long career been hired to make a musical.

    Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…

    Geoff Andrew

    Time Out
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  • It's like some kind of dumb toy that doesn't do anything or go anywhere, but it is fun to watch as it spins mindlessly around and around.

    Oct 23, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Roger Ebert

    Chicago Sun-Times
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Audience Reviews for Annie

  • Apr 13, 2015
    Delightful, family-friendly film with fun songs and story. Sure, the characters are all caricatures and the film lacks direction and substance, but that's part of the charm. A nice bit of nostalgia made even sweeter by the 2014 re-make disaster.
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Apr 22, 2012
    i found this movie to be really annoying and is trying so hard to be a shirley temple movie, how far it failed on that is uncalled for. its simply too clumsy, lazy, and just simply annoying for me to handle! the musical numbers are decent, i'll admit, but no pazzaze. i especially dislike annie, shes simply annoying and i really find her as a shirley temple hog. its simply a movie that i would watch, just once, thats all. D-
    Juan C Super Reviewer
  • Jun 24, 2011
    A childhood favourite and a classic!
    Bethany M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 01, 2010
    "Annie" is the epitome of a family film in every way. From it's very catchy musical numbers to it's strong heart shown by it's talented cast, this film will make your heart sing even if you are in a bad mood. This film has some obvious faults, as it does not need to be two hours long and some plot devices seem to be thrown in to push the story along, but all-in-all, I had a blast watching it. For the type of film that it is, it's dialogue and lyrics are all well-written and it is very well-produced. "Annie" is the type of kid that you wish you could have been friends with growing up, due to her sheer likability. "Annie" is one of the most enjoyable musicals I have seen. For anyone ho has not seen it, it definitely earns a recommendation from me.
    KJ P Super Reviewer
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