IMDb 7.6 1979 HD

Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

1979
Animation Drama Family
7.6 IMDB

Anne Shirley is a freckle-faced, red-haired girl, who grows up in an orphanage having lost her parents at a very early age. Anne is always cheerful and fun-loving…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Eiko Yamada

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

heartwarming imaginative charming poignant nostalgic spirited gentle hopeful bittersweet affecting

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
May 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This 'Anne of Green Gables' is a tender exploration of belonging. Eiko Yamada is a revelation as Anne, embodying her imaginative spirit with infectious energy. The film excels in portraying the gradual acceptance Anne finds at Green Gables,…

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Cameron Hayes
May 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Fans of the classic tale will find a familiar comfort in this adaptation. Eiko Yamada capably embodies the spirited Anne, though the film itself treads a predictable path. The narrative unfolds at a measured pace, allowing for character…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 28, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A true gem that captures the heart of its source material. Eiko Yamada delivers a performance of remarkable depth as Anne Shirley, a testament to her talent. The film masterfully balances moments of childlike wonder with the quiet…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This iteration of 'Anne of Green Gables' offers a sincere portrayal of L.M. Montgomery's enduring character. Eiko Yamada is a spirited Anne, though the film’s tone occasionally feels a touch too restrained, perhaps in an effort to maintain…

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Eleanor Vance
May 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Eiko Yamada imbues Anne Shirley with a captivating spirit in this adaptation of the beloved classic. The film navigates Anne's journey from orphan to adopted daughter with a gentle touch, focusing on the blossoming of her imagination and…

FAQs

Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, the elderly siblings who adopt Anne, originally intended to take in a boy. Their primary motivation was to have a male heir who could assist them with the demanding work on their farm at Green Gables. Anne's arrival was, therefore, an unexpected turn of events.