Anita

2013·Movie
1h 16min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Anita fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, politics, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Speaking truth to power

The story of young, brilliant African-American Anita Hill who accuses the Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of unwanted sexual advances during explosive Senate Hearings in 1991 and ignites a political firestorm about sexual harassment, race, power and politics that resonates today.
Biographical DocumentaryHistorical EventPolitical DramaSocial JusticeSexual HarassmentRace and PowerInspiring FigureThought-ProvokingFeminist Themes

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Loading video…

Questions about Anita

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anita legally?

Anita is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Anita worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anita rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Anita?

1 h 16 min

Anita runs 1 h 16 min.

Is Anita based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anita?

Critics86
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Anita higher (86) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Anita in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Anita?

8AUBRCAGBIENZUSMX

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Anita in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows