Reception
The film received generally mixed reviews from critics, and despite grossing $57 million in the United States (making it the 10th highest grossing film of 1982), the film still did not turn a profit on its theatrical release. The film currently holds a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 24 reviews.
Annie received Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score. Additionally, Carol Burnett and Aileen Quinn each received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical and New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Female (Quinn). Quinn won the Young Artist Award, Best Young Motion Picture Actress.
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