What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAnne of Green Gables
Lucy Maud Montgomery · Book · 1908
If you loved Anne of Green Gables, start with Anne of Green Gables (1985) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 films, 3 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Anne of Green Gables across media.
What hooked you in Anne of Green Gables was the way a spirited, imaginative outsider transforms the rigid lives of those around her.
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Adaptation
Anne of Green Gables
Series · 1985
Adaptation
Anne with an E
Moira Walley-Beckett · Series · 2017
Films on the same thread
Little Women
Greta Gerwig · Film · 2019
Shares a thread with Anne of Green Gables: Coming-of-Age Story.
Much like the protagonist of Anne of Green Gables, the sisters in this film navigate the complexities of coming-of-age with an enduring spirit, artistic passion, and deep family loyalty.
The Diary of Anne Frank
George Stevens · Film · 1959
Explores: The Holocaust, Persecution, Loss of Innocence.
If the resilience of the young lead in Anne of Green Gables moved you, you will find a similar strength of character in this portrayal of survival and hope.
Pride & Prejudice
Film · 2005
Explores: Social Status, Marriage, Family Expectations.
The sharp wit and social maneuvering found in this story mirror the spirited independence that made the main character of Anne of Green Gables such a captivating literary figure.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Film · 2001
Shares a thread with Anne of Green Gables: self-discovery.
The journey of an orphan discovering a new world where they truly belong echoes the transformative sense of wonder and belonging experienced by the heroine of Anne of Green Gables.
Series on the same thread
Anne with an E
Moira Walley-Beckett · Series · 2017
Shares 2 threads with Anne of Green Gables: Orphanhood, Coming-of-Age Story.
This series expands on the core themes of Anne of Green Gables, focusing on how a resilient outsider fights to find love and acceptance in a challenging world.
Road to Avonlea
Fiona McHugh · Series · 1990
Shares 3 threads with Anne of Green Gables: Orphanhood, Rural Life, Coming-of-Age Story.
Fans of the small-town dynamics in Anne of Green Gables will appreciate this story about a young girl adjusting to life with her stern aunts in a rural community.
Candy Candy
Kyoko Mizuki · Series · 1976
Shares 2 threads with Anne of Green Gables: Orphanhood, Coming-of-Age Story.
If you enjoyed the rural setting and community focus of Anne of Green Gables, you will appreciate how this drama centers on the evolving relationships within a tight-knit environment.
Podcasts on the same thread
This American Life
This American Life · Podcast · 2026
Explores: The human condition, Personal narrative, Social observation.
The intimate, observational storytelling mirrors the way Anne of Green Gables captures the depth of the human experience through personal growth, quirky characters, and moments of profound feeling.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
If Anne of Green Gables hit, The Archers shares the thread.
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Common questions
What is the plot of the original Anne of Green Gables book?
Published in 1908 by Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables follows an eleven-year-old orphan sent by mistake to a Prince Edward Island farm. She is taken in by a middle-aged brother and sister and makes a lasting impression on the residents of the community.
Is Anne with an E an adaptation of Anne of Green Gables?
Yes, Anne with an E is a television adaptation released in 2017 based on the source material of Anne of Green Gables. It portrays the story of the orphan Anne who arrives at a farm on Prince Edward Island to live with an elderly brother and sister.
How does the 1985 Anne of Green Gables compare to the 2017 series?
Both the 1985 television production and the 2017 series Anne with an E are adaptations of the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables. Each version explores the narrative of the young orphan who transforms the lives of the brother and sister who mistakenly take her in.
Should I read the Anne of Green Gables book before watching the adaptations?
Reading the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables provides the original context for the story of the orphan girl on Prince Edward Island. Watching adaptations like the 1985 television version or Anne with an E allows you to see how the source material is interpreted on screen.