Annie (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Things seem pretty bad for a young girl living a "hard-knock life" in an orphanage. Fed up with the dastardly Miss Hannigan, Annie escapes the run-down orphanage determined to find her mom and dad. It's an adventure that takes her from the cold, mean streets of New York to the warm, comforting arms of bighearted billionaire Oliver Warbucks - with plenty of mischief and music in between.
Rated PG • 1999 • 1h 30m
This 1999 musical adaptation of Annie earns its PG rating primarily for mature thematic material that may be upsetting for younger viewers. The central conflict involves the emotional abuse and neglect of orphans by their cruel caretaker, Miss Hannigan, who constantly threatens and demeans them. A significant subplot involves a kidnapping plot where villains explicitly conspire to take Annie and imply they will kill her for reward… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Annie appropriate for kids?
This 1999 musical adaptation of Annie earns its PG rating primarily for mature thematic material that may be upsetting for younger viewers. The central conflict involves the emotional abuse and neglect of orphans by their cruel caretaker, Miss Hannigan, who constantly threatens… Read more — free account
Content severity in Annie
What happens in Annie, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:07 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Annie
Content is very mild. A female character wears a slightly low-cut dress. During a dance number, chorus girls and a main character briefly show their bloomers/underwear during high kicks in a non-sexual, classic musical theatre style.
Violence and gore in Annie
Violence is mostly implied or depicts mild peril. Miss Hannigan constantly threatens the orphans with physical punishments (which are never shown) and handles them roughly at times. The climax involves a kidnapping, with the main villain chasing Annie onto a raised drawbridge, putting her in danger before she is rescued.
Language in Annie
No profanity is used in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Annie
Some mild substance use is present. Miss Hannigan is occasionally seen drinking what is implied to be alcohol from a bottle or flask. In one scene, the villains enter a bar to celebrate their scheme, but they are not shown consuming any drinks.
Mature themes in Annie
The film deals with significant mature themes, including the emotional abuse and neglect of children in an orphanage. The plot features abandonment, a criminal conspiracy to kidnap a child for money with the intent to harm her, and the revelation that a main character's parents are dead. In the finale, the main antagonist has a psychotic breakdown on screen and is forcibly committed to a psychiatric hospital.
Scary moments in Annie
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Annie appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Annie is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. This 1999 musical adaptation of Annie earns its PG rating primarily for mature thematic material that may be upsetting for younger viewers. The central conflict involves the emotional abuse and neglect of orphans by…
What age rating does Annie have?
Annie is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is Annie about?
This 1999 musical adaptation of Annie earns its PG rating primarily for mature thematic material that may be upsetting for younger viewers. The central conflict involves the emotional abuse and neglect of orphans by their cruel caretaker, Miss Hannigan, who constantly threatens and demeans them. A significant subplot…
Is there sex or nudity in Annie?
Content is very mild. A female character wears a slightly low-cut dress. During a dance number, chorus girls and a main character briefly show their bloomers/underwear during high kicks in a non-sexual, classic musical theatre style.
How violent is Annie?
Violence is mostly implied or depicts mild peril. Miss Hannigan constantly threatens the orphans with physical punishments (which are never shown) and handles them roughly at times. The climax involves a kidnapping, with the main villain chasing Annie onto a…
Is the language in Annie appropriate for kids?
No profanity is used in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Annie?
Some mild substance use is present. Miss Hannigan is occasionally seen drinking what is implied to be alcohol from a bottle or flask. In one scene, the villains enter a bar to celebrate their scheme, but they are not shown consuming any drinks.
What mature themes appear in Annie?
The film deals with significant mature themes, including the emotional abuse and neglect of children in an orphanage. The plot features abandonment, a criminal conspiracy to kidnap a child for money with the intent to harm her, and the revelation that a main…
How long is Annie?
Annie runs 90 minutes, directed by Rob Marshall, released in 1999.
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