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10 Best Movies Like Pollyanna

If you loved Pollyanna, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Snowball Express

Snowball Express

1972★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pollyanna for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But togethe...

#2
The Moon-Spinners

The Moon-Spinners

1964★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pollyanna for fans of Family. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Young English girl Nikky and her aunt arrive at the Moon-Spinners, a hotel on Crete, to a less than enthusiastic welcome. The coolness of the owner is only out-done by the surlines...

#3
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

1988★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pollyanna for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After her father's ship is carried off by a sudden storm, the spunky Pippi Longstocking is stranded with her horse, Alfonso,and her pet monkey, Mr. Neilson, and takes up residence ...

#4
Christopher and His Kind

Christopher and His Kind

2011★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pollyanna for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1931, budding author Christopher Isherwood goes to Berlin at the invitation of his friend W. H. Auden for the gay sex that abounds in the city. He falls for street sweeper Heinz...

#5
Jungle Cat

Jungle Cat

1960★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pollyanna for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This final True-Life Adventure would also appear to be one of the best, as we go into the South American jungle to observe the jaguar. Jungle Cat is more intimate than its kin, all...

#6
Sun Valley Serenade

Sun Valley Serenade

1941★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pollyanna for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has sponsored, Karen Benson. When soloist Vivian Dawn quits, Kar...