Annie

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Annie

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Released Dec 19, 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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Jellybean J

I'm an adult and I rewatched this movie because I remembered I adored this movie as a kid. I remember it was inspirational to me and that I related to this newer version of Annie, not the old one. Yes, I watched the old one too. This one's better for younger generations. I think I have a more valid opinion than the older people's reviews because I was the target audience when this came out. I don't understand why the *adults* at the time are giving this *children's* movie a bad review. It's wholesome and I especially loved when Annie sang "Opportunity". When I was a kid I kept singing opportunity around my house because I loved it so much! Seriously, this movie was a core memory for me and it has a sweet place in my heart. The sour old people's reviews gotta go. Sorry, but the classic Annie aged out and isn't relatable to today's kids at all. Get with the times or stay behind and irrelevant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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William S

Although at that time people didn't like this Annie, nowadays, you can see that everyone recognizes her and likes her a lot, and she was marked in the childhood of many, including mine, The story is a new journey for the character, and Wallis was amazing as Annie, and not to mention the songs, they surpassed the originals, they have more rhythm and feature new songs, best movie!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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E D

Well we liked it. It was emotional, fun and funny. We loved the songs. Don't compare this movie to the original since this is its own modern day version which does not ruin the original.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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Lily H

This movie is absolutely amazing. As a kid this was my favorite movie ever, and watching it back I can see why. It’s such a cute and fun take on the older Annie! To this day I have some of the songs on my playlist lol! I really hope others enjoyed this as much as I did.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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vipin p

I absolutely love the movie Annie because it's so relatable and funny and it's about a child in foster care called Annie. I won,t spoil it for you but I must say, it is an amazing movie and you have to see it but I know some of you might not like it but thats okay everyone has their own opinions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/25

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Danny V

Keep it like original next time

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Will Gluck

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Jamie Foxx

Will Stacks

Quvenzhané Wallis

Annie

Rose Byrne

Grace

Bobby Cannavale

Guy

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Nash

Annie: Official Clip - Tomorrow (Reprise)

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Annie: Official Clip - Easy Street

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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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