Annie (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Annie is a comedy, drama and family film directed by John Huston, running about 127 minutes. “The movie of 'Tomorrow'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.
Who’s in it. Annie stars Albert Finney as 'Daddy' Oliver Warbucks, Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan, Ann Reinking as Grace Farrell and Tim Curry as Rooster Hannigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Annie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1982)?
- In US, Annie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Annie worth watching?
- Annie holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Annie?
- Annie stars Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters.
- When was Annie released?
- Annie was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.