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 (Quvenzhané Wallis) 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 (Jamie Foxx) takes her in on the recommendation of his advisers (Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale). 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

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

Mar 7, 2017

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Brandon Ambrosino

Vox

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.

Sep 26, 2016

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Jim Slotek

Toronto Sun

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

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 9, 2015

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

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.

Rated: 4/10

Jun 25, 2024

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James Croot

The Post NZ

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

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 5, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

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

Rated: 2/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Vihaan S

I genuinely don’t understand the hate this movie gets. Annie (2014) isn’t trying to copy the original, it’s bringing the story into a modern world with new energy, fresh faces, and a lot of heart. The soundtrack? Amazing. Almost every song is on my playlist. Sure, it’s not flawless, but who cares? It’s fun, it’s uplifting, and it actually makes you feel good, which is more than I can say for half the so-called “perfect” movies out there. This version of Annie has heart, humor, and soul. It deserves way more love than the critics ever gave it. It’s a kids’ movie! Sure, it’s corny at times and maybe a bit cliché, but come on, 28%?! Not an accurate rating AT ALL. Give this movie a watch; you won’t regret it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/25

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r H

just very cliche. could even get half way through it

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Suzanne D

I finally watched this movies in 2025 on TV. I never like the original Annie. I always thought it was so corny. But this version is really cute and really held my interest. I don’t understand why it got such low ratings. if you get a chance watch it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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LeaBeth M

I thought this was a very cute movie and I give it a 5. I love Cameron and Jamie did a great job. Whoever things other wise they are crazy. I've seen crappy movies. This is not one of them...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/25

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Cate G

Are we forgetting this is a children's film? As an adult you may cringe and think this is a bad film but that doesn't take away from its amazing musical score, its fast pace and easy storyline. It's the perfect movie for children. Im still listening to the music from this film 11 years after watching it in the cinema for the first time

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Michael K

This is one of my favorite musicals, and I love this movie so much, even though the critics didn't like this retelling of "Annie". For me, I had a good experience watching this movie, the songs They are contagious, the story is almost the same as the classic film, only in the present day, and also Quvenzhané Wallis is literally the best Annie of all, she brought charisma and the kindness that the character have,I love this movie so much, if it was showing in theaters today, I would watch it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Annie

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Grace

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Annie: Official Clip - Opportunity

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Annie: Official Clip - Annie's Class Song

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Annie: Official Clip - It's the Hard Knock Life

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Annie: Official Clip - Maybe

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Annie: Official Clip - Tomorrow

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Annie: Official Clip - Stacks Adopts Annie

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Annie: Official Clip - You're Not My Parents!

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Synopsis

Ever since her parents left her as a baby, little Annie (Quvenzhané Wallis) 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 (Jamie Foxx) takes her in on the recommendation of his advisers (Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale). 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: Will Gluck, 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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