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Anne of Green Gables

1985 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · Canada

When Anne Shirley arrives at the Cuthbert’s Farm on Prince Edward Island, she is a precocious, romantic child, desperate to be loved, and highly sensitive about her red hair and homely looks. Anne moves from one mishap to another as her wild imagination and far-fetched antics combine to constantly bring trouble upon her shoulders.

8.7(66 reviews)

4.4024% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 1, 1985
Last air date: Dec 2, 1985
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: Canada
Network / platform: CBC Television
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Sullivan Entertainment

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Keywords

based on novel or bookprince edward islandlucy maud montgomeryearly 1900s

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

1985 · 2 episodes

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Cast

Megan Follows

Anne Shirley

Colleen Dewhurst

Marilla Cuthbert

Richard Farnsworth

Matthew Cuthbert

Jonathan Crombie

Gilbert Blythe

Charmion King

Aunt Josephine

Schuyler Grant

Diana Barry

Jackie Burroughs

Mrs. Amelia Evans

Patricia Hamilton

Rachel Lynde

Marilyn Lightstone

Miss Muriel Stacy

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Reviews & ratings

8.7

66 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.699999999999999/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel9.7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.699999999999999/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful