Annie Hall (1977)
Kernel Score: 86% · 4,178 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1977-04-19
Runtime: 93 minutes
Is Annie Hall worth watching?
Must-watch. A neurotic New York comedian looks back on a failed relationship, breaking the fourth wall and playing with form as he goes. It's very funny, very human and still the template for the modern romantic comedy.
Watch it if you
- like talky, self-doubting comedies
- enjoy New York settings and sharp banter
- want a romance that admits things end
Skip it if you
- can't stand Woody Allen's neurotic persona
- want a conventional happy love story
Best for: Date night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Annie Hall
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.
Annie Hall parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Annie Hall is a PG-rated romantic comedy with adult relationship themes, mild drug references, and witty but occasionally mature dialogue.
- Language: A little — Mild language typical of a 1970s adult comedy.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Includes a reference to cocaine and adult social settings involving substance use.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Annie Hall
If you liked Annie Hall, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Manhattan (1979) — 85%: Allen and Keaton again, in a more bittersweet New York
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — 85%: Interlocking relationships and wit in Allen's New York
- Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) — 85%: Allen balancing comedy with a darker moral question
- Love and Death (1975) — 85%: Allen's earlier, sillier side, packed with gags
- Broadway Danny Rose (1984) — 80%: Short, warm showbiz comedy with Allen's one-liners
- The Apartment (1960) — 91%: Romantic comedy with a bruised, grown-up heart
Director
Cast
- Woody Allen as Alvy Singer
- Diane Keaton as Annie Hall
- Tony Roberts as Rob
- Carol Kane as Allison
- Paul Simon as Tony Lacey
- Shelley Duvall as Pam
- Janet Margolin as Robin
- Colleen Dewhurst as Mrs. Hall
- Christopher Walken as Duane Hall
- Donald Symington as Dad Hall
Annie Hall FAQ
Is Annie Hall worth watching?
Must-watch. A neurotic New York comedian looks back on a failed relationship, breaking the fourth wall and playing with form as he goes. It's very funny, very human and still the template for the modern romantic comedy.
Where can I watch Annie Hall?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Annie Hall OK for kids?
Annie Hall is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Annie Hall is a PG-rated romantic comedy with adult relationship themes, mild drug references, and witty but occasionally mature dialogue.
What movies are like Annie Hall?
If you liked Annie Hall, try Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters, Crimes and Misdemeanors and Love and Death.