Pollyanna

Pollyanna

Directed by David Swift

Produced by Walt Disney Productions

1960134 min7.0 / 10

A heartwarming family film about an optimistic orphan girl who transforms a cynical small town through relentless positivity and genuine human connection.

A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.

Questions people ask

  • Does Pollyanna end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Pollyanna scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Pollyanna easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Pollyanna violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Pollyanna sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity56

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Everything like Pollyanna, and what each one shares →

Like Pollyanna

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pollyanna

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Pollyanna, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pollyanna, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pollyanna, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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