Pollyanna (1960) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
Rated G • 1960 • 2h 14m
A young orphan with an unwavering positive outlook goes to live with her wealthy, stern aunt and begins improving the lives of the cynical townspeople. Rated G and recommended for ages 7 and up, the film is wholesome but contains several emotionally heavy scenes involving illness, grief, and a serious accident. Parents should be aware that while there is no mature content, the main character’s physical injury and subsequent emotional… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Pollyanna appropriate for kids?
A young orphan with an unwavering positive outlook goes to live with her wealthy, stern aunt and begins improving the lives of the cynical townspeople. Rated G and recommended for ages 7 and up, the film is wholesome but contains several emotionally heavy scenes involving… Read more — free account
Content severity in Pollyanna
What happens in Pollyanna, moment by moment
- 1:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 1:35 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 1:50 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Pollyanna
None.
Violence and gore in Pollyanna
Mild. A serious fall from a tree leaves Pollyanna injured and temporarily unable to walk — emotional and tense, but not graphic.
Language in Pollyanna
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pollyanna
None of note.
Mature themes in Pollyanna
Optimism, kindness, grief, and community. A warm classic; the late-film accident and Pollyanna's despair give it genuine emotional weight.
Scary moments in Pollyanna
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Pollyanna yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pollyanna appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Pollyanna is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. A young orphan with an unwavering positive outlook goes to live with her wealthy, stern aunt and begins improving the lives of the cynical townspeople. Rated G and recommended for ages 7 and up, the film is wholesome…
What age rating does Pollyanna have?
Pollyanna is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Pollyanna about?
A young orphan with an unwavering positive outlook goes to live with her wealthy, stern aunt and begins improving the lives of the cynical townspeople. Rated G and recommended for ages 7 and up, the film is wholesome but contains several emotionally heavy scenes involving illness, grief, and a serious accident…
Is there sex or nudity in Pollyanna?
None.
How violent is Pollyanna?
Mild. A serious fall from a tree leaves Pollyanna injured and temporarily unable to walk — emotional and tense, but not graphic.
Is the language in Pollyanna appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pollyanna?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in Pollyanna?
Optimism, kindness, grief, and community. A warm classic; the late-film accident and Pollyanna's despair give it genuine emotional weight.
How long is Pollyanna?
Pollyanna runs 134 minutes, directed by David Swift, released in 1960.
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