Anne of Green Gables (1985)
Starring: Megan Porter Follows, Colleen Dewhurst
Director: Kevin Sullivan
Beautifully mounted, similarly warmhearted tale of orphan girl growing up.

Mary Poppins (1964)
Starring: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke
Director: Robert Stevenson
Acclaimed musical has similarly optimistic, nostalgic tone. A family favorite.

Creative Movie Matches

The Parent Trap (1961)
Starring: Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara
Director: David Swift
Mills is equally appealing in this more "modern" family comedy.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938)
Starring: Shirley Temple, Randolph Scott
Director: Allan Dwan
More contrived musical about an equally irrepressible girl.