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Annie

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In this TV version of the Broadway musical, classic comic strip character Annie (Alicia Morton) is rescued from the misery of Miss Hannigan's (Kathy Bates) orphanage by Grace Farrell (Audra McDonald), whose employer, curmudgeonly tycoon Oliver Warbucks (Victor Garber), has decided to take in an orphan for Christmas. The search for Annie's biological family begins in earnest when Warbucks decides to offer a cash prize to her parents -- if they will only reveal themselves and return to her.
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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture Feb 5, 2018
The best that can be said is that, minus commercials, it's only an hour and a half. Go to Full Review Michael Scheinfeld Common Sense Media Jan 2, 2011
4/5
A tuneful, joyous musical for the family. Go to Full Review James Sanford Kalamazoo Gazette Jan 1, 2000
It's tough to ruin tunes like 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile,' 'I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here' and 'It's A Hard-Knock Life.' Under Marshall's direction, they become the showstoppers they should be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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R R @YRudy Oct 26, 2024 For My kids this will be as it was my first introduction to Annie Although it has big shoes to fill from the Original film (sets,musical numbers,and carol brunette) and While the original 1987 soundtrack is still superior The 1999 adaptation is kinder It is more family/kid friendly And a good time See more Ted W @RT84494621 Sep 8, 2020 Bad Annie movie by Disney. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 5, 2020 I am no Annie fan but it is a well done remake. See more Cody M @RT27356674 Apr 27, 2020 A brilliant TV adaptation!!! See more Jun 4, 2019 MUST SEE MOVIE!!!!! kathy bates??? i mean COME ON! talk about star power! See more May 26, 2018 Good movie with good songs See more Read all reviews
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Rob Marshall

Director

Victor Garber

Oliver Warbucks

Alicia Morton

Annie Bennett Warbucks

Kathy Bates

Miss Agatha Hannigan

Alan Cumming

Daniel Francis "Rooster" Hannigan

Audra McDonald

Miss Grace Farrell
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Synopsis In this TV version of the Broadway musical, classic comic strip character Annie (Alicia Morton) is rescued from the misery of Miss Hannigan's (Kathy Bates) orphanage by Grace Farrell (Audra McDonald), whose employer, curmudgeonly tycoon Oliver Warbucks (Victor Garber), has decided to take in an orphan for Christmas. The search for Annie's biological family begins in earnest when Warbucks decides to offer a cash prize to her parents -- if they will only reveal themselves and return to her.
Director
Rob Marshall
Producer
John Whitman
Production Co
Storyline Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, Columbia TriStar Television
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 36m
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