

Pollyanna
2003, English. Directed by Sarah Harding.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Pollyanna is streaming on PBS Masterpiece and WETA+ in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Simon Nye
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What Pollyanna is based on
Pollyanna is based on Pollyanna (1913) by Eleanor H. Porter, published by Louis Coues Page.
1913
Pollyanna
By Eleanor H. Porter
Published by Louis Coues Page
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Pollyanna runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Pollyanna is streaming on PBS Masterpiece and WETA+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pollyanna?
If you liked Pollyanna, try Where the Red Fern Grows, Skater Girl, Heidi.
Who directed Pollyanna?
Pollyanna (2003) was directed by Sarah Harding and stars Amanda Burton, Georgina Terry, Kenneth Cranham.
What is Pollyanna based on?
Pollyanna is based on Pollyanna (1913) by Eleanor H. Porter, published by Louis Coues Page.