Annie (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Annie is a comedy, family and music film directed by Rob Marshall, running about 90 minutes. “Disney makes the classical musical more magical than ever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Things seem pretty bad for a young girl living a "hard-knock life" in an orphanage. Fed up with the dastardly Miss Hannigan, Annie escapes the run-down orphanage determined to find her mom and dad. It's an adventure that takes her from the cold, mean streets of New York to the warm, comforting arms of bighearted billionaire Oliver Warbucks - with plenty of mischief and music in between.
Who’s in it. Annie stars Kathy Bates as Miss Agatha Hannigan, Victor Garber as Oliver Warbucks, Alan Cumming as Daniel Francis "Rooster" Hannigan and Audra McDonald as Miss Grace Farrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Annie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Annie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Annie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Annie (1999)?
- In US, Annie is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Annie worth watching?
- Annie holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Annie?
- Annie stars Kathy Bates, Victor Garber, Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald and Kristin Chenoweth.
- When was Annie released?
- Annie was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.