Annie

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Annie

PG

2014

1h 58m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

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Ever since her parents left her as a baby, little Annie has led a hard-knock life with her calculating foster mother, Miss Hannigan. However, all that changes when hard-nosed billionaire and mayoral candidate Will Stacks takes her in on the recommendation of his advisers. Stacks believes that he's Annie's guardian angel, but the plucky youngster's confidence and sunny outlook may mean that Annie will save Will instead.

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Critics Consensus

The new-look Annie hints at a progressive take on a well-worn story, but smothers its likable cast under clichés, cloying cuteness, and a distasteful materialism.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Mar 7, 2017

You may grimace at some points, but kids might like it anyway.

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Brandon Ambrosino

Vox

Sep 26, 2016

There's nothing wrong with reworking the score of Annie -- as this film does -- but too often, the movie seems a little embarrassed to be a musical at all, making it seem as if it's having a crisis of confidence.

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Jim Slotek

Toronto Sun

Jan 9, 2015

2.5/5

The song selection and its presentation seems out of his control.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Jun 25, 2024

4/10

This film’s biggest mistake is that it brings Annie into the 21st century, only to discover that in this century she doesn’t actually have anything relevant to say.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Apr 5, 2023

3.5/5

Visually, Gluck keeps things zipping along with clever use of reflections and a snappy 21st century take on a car chase...

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Feb 2, 2021

2/5

An attempt to recreate an icon for a new age but falls flatter than Miss Hannigan's high notes.

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Roman R

@Rome234 Sep 6, 2026

Honestly this movie was good my mom took me and my sister to see it one of the best movies I’ve ever seen the actors and actresses really can act and portray the characters well

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 4, 2026

Not nearly as good as the original Annie!

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Kent L

@RT47318221 Sep 3, 2026

Phenomenal film and worthy update.

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Michael N

@NamelessOrange Jul 14, 2026

This movie gets WAY too much hate. Even if it isn't an perfect1 to 1 adaptation of the play, this movie is fantastic in it's own right. I get that many people disliked some of the changes to the classic play, but I honestly think that the changes this film made worked really well and fit better for a modern audience. The hatred that Quvenzhane Wallis recieved for playing Annie was not only downright gross, but completely unwarranted. She was the best part of this film (Aside from the fantastic music), and did an incredible job playing Annie. Ultimately, this film was a great movie, a solid adaptation of an iconic play, and a fun experience. I first watched this when I was 7, and it is the reason why I am fascinated by musicals. Even if it's got some flaws, it's still above all a great movie.

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Kevronius T

@KDoggTheRottenator Jul 11, 2026

Gets too much flack. It's a great kids movie. Yes, there's PC stuff here. But it's an updated, modern version of the old movie/play based on a comic strip from the WWII era. It's amazing it works at all. Songs are great.

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M W

@RT53894372 Jun 20, 2026

The movie was incredibly addictive.I would even go as far to say that it is better than the remake.Personally,I believe that most others are underscoring the movie due to their personal biases.It was truly immersive and was captivating.Especially,Quvenzhané Wallis-who in my opinion was a perfect pick for the role!

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Synopsis

Ever since her parents left her as a baby, little Annie has led a hard-knock life with her calculating foster mother, Miss Hannigan. However, all that changes when hard-nosed billionaire and mayoral candidate Will Stacks takes her in on the recommendation of his advisers. Stacks believes that he's Annie's guardian angel, but the plucky youngster's confidence and sunny outlook may mean that Annie will save Will instead.

Director: Will Gluck
Producer: Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Caleeb Pinkett, Jay-Z, Laurence "Jay" Brown, Tyran Smith
Screenwriter: Aline Brosh McKenna
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Overbrook Entertainment, Marcy Media Films, Olive Bridge Entertainment
Rating: PG (Rude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $85.9M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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