Anne with an E (2017)
Kernel Score: 92% · 4,887 ratings
Genres: Drama, Family
First aired: 2017-03-19
Seasons: 3 · 27 episodes
Is Anne with an E worth watching?
Must-watch. A talkative orphan girl arrives in a small 1890s town and slowly wins people over. It's warm, thoughtful and well acted, and it takes on harder subjects than most family dramas.
Watch it if you
- like period coming-of-age stories
- enjoy heartfelt family drama
- loved the Anne of Green Gables books
Skip it if you
- want fast plots
- dislike earnest, emotional storytelling
Best for: Cosy binge
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Anne with an E
- Stream: Netflix
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the late 1890s, who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly woman and her aging brother. Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform their lives and eventually the small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination.
Anne with an E parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Anne with an E is a heartfelt, family-friendly period drama about an orphaned girl finding love and belonging.
- Violence & scariness: A little — References an abusive childhood in orphanages prior to the story, handled with sensitivity rather than graphic depiction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Amybeth McNulty as Anne Shirley
- Geraldine James as Marilla Cuthbert
- R.H. Thomson as Matthew Cuthbert
- Lucas Jade Zumann as Gilbert Blythe
- Joanna Douglas as Miss Stacy
Anne with an E FAQ
Is Anne with an E worth watching?
Must-watch. A talkative orphan girl arrives in a small 1890s town and slowly wins people over. It's warm, thoughtful and well acted, and it takes on harder subjects than most family dramas.
Where can I watch Anne with an E?
In the US you can stream Anne with an E on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video.
Is Anne with an E OK for kids?
Anne with an E is rated TV-G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Anne with an E is a heartfelt, family-friendly period drama about an orphaned girl finding love and belonging.
What shows are like Anne with an E?
If you liked Anne with an E, try Heartstopper, All Creatures Great & Small, Little House on the Prairie and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.