Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel 22232 DVD-Video, remastered in colour

For viewers who want Anne Shirley’s story to continue beyond her early years, this sequel follows her as she grows into a teacher with a voice and ambitions of her own. Megan Follows returns as Anne, joined by Colleen Dewhurst, Wendy Hiller and other cast members in a story that brings romance, wit and emotional turns to the screen.

Presented on DVD-Video in colour, this remastered edition runs for 3 hours and 50 minutes and is subtitled. It’s a feature-length choice for a relaxed evening at home or a family viewing session.

Key points

The story follows Anne’s transition from an impulsive orphan to an outspoken, adventurous young teacher. That change gives the sequel a different focus from a self-contained tale about Anne’s childhood: it explores the next stage of her life while keeping her relationships and romantic outlook at the centre. For viewers following the series, it carries the character’s journey forward, for newcomers, the premise offers a clear sense of the chapter ahead.

Megan Follows reprises her role as Anne, with Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert and Wendy Hiller as Mrs. Harris. The DVD-Video presentation is in colour, with the original recording remastered and subtitles available. Its General Audience rating also makes it a natural candidate for a family movie night. Buyers often praise the classic, heartfelt story and its family-friendly appeal, while feedback on picture quality and playback is mixed. Some buyers also report missing portions, so check the disc’s playback as you watch.

How to use it

Set aside an unhurried block of viewing time for the full 3 hours and 50 minutes, or enjoy the story over more than one sitting. The longer runtime gives the sequel room to follow Anne through a substantial change in her life, rather than reducing her next chapter to a brief continuation. At home, it can anchor an evening of classic family viewing, subtitles offer another way to follow the dialogue alongside the English-language presentation.

Getting the most from it

This edition suits viewers who value character-led storytelling, period romance and a story that grows with its central character. It can be a satisfying next choice after the original Anne story, especially for fans interested in seeing Anne take on new responsibilities as a teacher. If you’re choosing between a short, standalone film and a longer continuation, this DVD is built around returning to Anne and spending more time with her evolving story.

The cast adds a strong through-line to that continuation: Follows returns as Anne, while Dewhurst’s Marilla and Hiller’s Mrs. Harris bring further presence to the story. Plan the viewing around the full runtime, or split it into comfortable sessions, and use the subtitles if they suit your household’s viewing preferences. The disc is identified as NTSC DVD-Video, making that format detail useful when selecting a playback setup.

Questions before you buy

What is the story about? It follows Anne Shirley as she moves from her romantic, impulsive youth towards life as an outspoken and accomplished young teacher.

How long is the film? The listed runtime is 3 hours and 50 minutes, so it works well as a planned movie night or a longer story to enjoy across sessions.

What is the DVD presentation? It is a colour, NTSC DVD-Video edition of the original recording, remastered and subtitled. The listed rating is G (General Audience).

Final verdict

Choose this DVD for a feature-length continuation centred on Anne’s growth, with Megan Follows returning in the lead and a story shaped by romance, wit and family appeal. It’s a good fit if you want to revisit the world of Anne of Green Gables and follow her into a new chapter as a young teacher.