Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden

Optimism shines in this classic 1960 Disney film starring Hayley Mills. When the newly orphaned Pollyanna comes to live with her wealthy aunt in Harrington Town, life looks promising. Despite her aunt...( read more  read more... )'s insistence on propriety and modesty, Pollyanna's cheerful, optimistic ways spread throughout the town--converting even a cantankerous recluse and a whining hypochondriac. Only Aunt Polly has trouble welcoming her young niece into her heart. In a clash between the townspeople and Aunt Polly over local politics, it's Pollyanna's influence that helps individual townspeople find the inner strength to stand up for their own beliefs. When Pollyanna is involved in a serious accident, Aunt Polly finally realizes how much she loves her niece. Can Aunt Polly and the entire town somehow restore Polly's optimism and ensure a full recovery? Pollyanna is wholesome entertainment that will leave the entire family eager to play the "glad game." --Tami Horiuchi

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G, 2 hrs. 14 min.

Directed by: David Swift (II)

Release Date: May 19, 1960

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DVD Release Date: May 7, 2002

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  • June 4, 2007
    This movie was competently executed. Classic Disney ... orphan is adopted by bitter old family and, through many humourous trials and tribulations, teaches this new family about laughter, fun, and acceptance. Yet another homerun in a long line of successful Disney films.
  • September 28, 2006
    loved this movie as i have most Hayley mills movies
  • March 18, 2009
    Hayley Mills warms your heart and the upbeat optimistic preacher's daughter.
  • August 31, 2009
    I loved this movie when i was a kid i must have watched it a million times
  • August 14, 2009
    Hayley Mills was in the original Parent Trap I think so I would def. watch this.
  • July 8, 2009
    This film was competently executed. Classic Disney ... orphan is adopted by bitter old family and, through many humourous trials and tribulations, teaches this new family about laughter, fun, and acceptance. Yet another homerun in a long line of successful Disney films. Hayley Mi...( read more)lls warms your heart and the upbeat optimistic preacher's daughter.
  • June 9, 2009
    Adorable movie, but unless the kids do drama well, probably not one they wanna see.
  • June 8, 2009
    though it was really short, its however a heartwarming classic.
  • May 9, 2009
    A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts it's attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
  • April 24, 2009
    I love Hailey Mills--Can't find the Parent Trap she starred on here but an all time favorite movie.

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  • renatamacoutinho
    April 10, 2007
    Sweet Sweet Sweet I read the book and saw this cute movie Love it
  • heathsgirl03
    February 4, 2007
    this is an awesome movie. i loved it the first time i saw it......many years ago.

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