Pollyanna
Synopsis
Pollyanna Whittier goes to live with her wealthy but bitter aunt after the tragic death of her father. Pollyanna shares a game her father taught her -- the 'Glad Game' -- in which everyone can find a silver lining in even the darkest cloud, and her sunny nature, good humor and determination to look on the bright side of life prove to have an astonishing effect on those around her. With the help of her orphaned friend, Jimmy Bean, she casts her spell on the grumpiest townsfolk of Beldingsville -- including the cynical shut-in Mrs. Snow, the morose millionaire Mr. Pendleton and the enigmatic Dr. Chilton. And Pollyanna masterminds the romance between her Aunt's maid, Nancy, and the handyman, Tim. It is only Aunt Polly, who cannot bring herself to embrace Pollyanna's innocence and joy. But all is not straightforward in Pollyanna's war against pessimism, since she must overcome a personal tragedy that threatens to banish "glad" from her vocabulary forever.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Harding
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor H. Porter, Simon Nye
- Original Title
- Pollyanna
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Harding
Eleanor H. Porter, Simon Nye
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Harding
Director
Simon Nye
Writer
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What is Pollyanna about?
Pollyanna Whittier goes to live with her wealthy but bitter aunt after the tragic death of her father. Pollyanna shares a game her father taught her -- the 'Glad Game' -- in which everyone can find a silver lining in even the darkest cloud, and her sunny nature, good humor and determination to look on the bright side of life prove to have an astonishing effect on those around her. With the help of her orphaned friend, Jimmy Bean, she casts her spell on the grumpiest townsfolk of Beldingsville -- including the cynical shut-in Mrs. Snow, the morose millionaire Mr. Pendleton and the enigmatic Dr. Chilton. And Pollyanna masterminds the romance between her Aunt's maid, Nancy, and the handyman, Tim. It is only Aunt Polly, who cannot bring herself to embrace Pollyanna's innocence and joy. But all is not straightforward in Pollyanna's war against pessimism, since she must overcome a personal tragedy that threatens to banish "glad" from her vocabulary forever.
Who directed Pollyanna?
Pollyanna was directed by Sarah Harding.
Who stars in Pollyanna?
The principal cast of Pollyanna includes Amanda Burton, Georgina Terry, Kenneth Cranham, Aden Gillett, Kate Ashfield.
When was Pollyanna released and how long is it?
Pollyanna was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is Pollyanna based on a book or true story?
Pollyanna is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor H. Porter".