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Anna Karenina

1948·Movie
2h 19min
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–59%

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Vivien Leigh— in the most magnificent love story ever written!

In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted— but in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.
Classic Literature AdaptationTragic RomancePeriod DramaCharacter-DrivenSocial CommentaryLavish Production DesignEmotional ResonanceAffair19th-Century Russia

Crew

Directed by:
Julien Duvivier, Mickey Delamar, Maisie Kelly
Written by:
Leo Tolstoy, Julien Duvivier, Guy Morgan
Produced by:
Alexander Korda, Ronald Kinnoch, Herbert Mason
Composed by:
John Cox, Red Law, Ken Ritchie

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Anna Karenina legally?

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Anna Karenina is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Anna Karenina worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Anna Karenina?

2 h 19 min

Anna Karenina runs 2 h 19 min.

Is Anna Karenina based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Anna Karenina in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Anna Karenina?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Anna Karenina in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Anna Karenina use?

Raven Hair, Ivory SkinCostume PornDance of RomanceI'm a Man; I Can't Help ItMultiple EndingsI Want My Beloved to Be HappyCharacter DevelopmentGo Mad from the IsolationMadonna-Whore ComplexMorality ChainWomen Are WiserRedemption Equals Deathand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Anna Karenina, including Raven Hair, Ivory Skin, Costume Porn, Dance of Romance.