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Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning

  • TV Movie
  • 2008
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
699
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning (2008)
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Anne, now a middle-aged woman, is troubled by recent events in her life. Her husband, Gilbert, has been killed overseas as a medical doctor during World War II. Her two daughters are pre-occ... Read allAnne, now a middle-aged woman, is troubled by recent events in her life. Her husband, Gilbert, has been killed overseas as a medical doctor during World War II. Her two daughters are pre-occupied with their own young families and her adopted son Dominic has yet to return from the... Read allAnne, now a middle-aged woman, is troubled by recent events in her life. Her husband, Gilbert, has been killed overseas as a medical doctor during World War II. Her two daughters are pre-occupied with their own young families and her adopted son Dominic has yet to return from the war. When a long-hidden secret is discovered under the floorboards at Green Gables, Anne ... Read all

  • Director
    • Kevin Sullivan
  • Writers
    • Lucy Maud Montgomery
    • Kevin Sullivan
  • Stars
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Rachel Blanchard
    • Shirley MacLaine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    699
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Sullivan
    • Writers
      • Lucy Maud Montgomery
      • Kevin Sullivan
    • Stars
      • Barbara Hershey
      • Rachel Blanchard
      • Shirley MacLaine
    • 21User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Older Anne Shirley
    Rachel Blanchard
    Rachel Blanchard
    • Louisa Thomas
    Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine
    • Amelia Thomas
    Ron Lea
    Ron Lea
    • Gene Armstrong
    Bernard Behrens
    Bernard Behrens
    • Gabriel Blake
    Hannah Endicott-Douglas
    Hannah Endicott-Douglas
    • Young Anne Shirley
    Natalie Radford
    Natalie Radford
    • Bertha Shirley
    Ben Carlson
    Ben Carlson
    • Walter Shirley
    Joan Gregson
    • Hepzibah Leach
    Kyra Harper
    Kyra Harper
    • Nellie Parkhurst
    Mike Beaver
    Mike Beaver
    • Doctor Thomas
    Vivien Endicott-Douglas
    Vivien Endicott-Douglas
    • Violetta Thomas
    Tyler Stevenson
    • Jock Thomas
    Aiden Locke
    • Keith Thomas
    Rex Southgate
    • Reverend Jones
    Robin Brûlé
    Robin Brûlé
    • Elsie Barry
    Tim Campbell
    Tim Campbell
    • John Barry
    Robyn Thaler Hickey
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    • Director
      • Kevin Sullivan
    • Writers
      • Lucy Maud Montgomery
      • Kevin Sullivan
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    • Trivia
      Ben Carlson who plays Walter Shirley is the real life son of actress Patricia Hamilton, who plays Rachel Lynde.
    • Quotes

      Anne Shirley: It's so much nicer to be Anne of Green Gables than to be Anne of nowhere in particular.

    • Connections
      Follows Anne of Green Gables (1985)

    User reviews21

    Featured review
    1/10

    JUST SO BAD! Avoid at all cost.

    FYI: I ran this through AI because it needed to be > 600 chars. It conveys my thoughts well though.

    My wife and I have always been avid admirers of the Anne of Green Gables series, along with its sequel, Avonlea. Our journey through these series via Gazebo has been nothing short of delightful, filled with the warmth and nostalgia that these stories are known for. In our quest to experience the entirety of this beloved universe, we decided it was time to watch the final video, hoping to complete what had been a heartwarming journey.

    The anticipation was high as we settled in, expecting another enchanting visit to the world of Anne. However, our excitement quickly turned to dismay. Within the first hour, it became painfully clear that this installment strayed far from the elements that had initially drawn us in. The storyline had taken a surprisingly dark turn, and the plot felt disjointed, lacking the coherence and charm of its predecessors. Feeling increasingly uncomfortable, I turned to my wife and expressed my inability to continue, saying, "I can't watch this anymore. It's too dark. The story doesn't make any sense." To my relief, she shared my sentiments, admitting she too wanted to stop watching.

    This experience led us to ponder how such a project received the necessary funding and support to come to fruition. It's bewildering that a series known for its light-hearted and engaging narrative could conclude with an installment that seemed so disconnected from its roots.

    For fans of Anne of Green Gables and Avonlea, I would urge caution before venturing into this final video. If you hold dear the memories and joy these series have brought you, it might be wise to bypass this conclusion. It's a tough pill to swallow, but sometimes, leaving things unfinished is better than tarnishing the beautiful memories we've built. In our case, we chose to preserve our affection for Anne's world by foregoing this last chapter, and in hindsight, we're glad we did.
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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2008 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • CTV Site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anne på Grönkulla - En ny början
    • Filming locations
      • Dundas, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Anne Prequel Productions
      • Sullivan Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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