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Anna Karenina

1948Movie2 h 19 min

DramaRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–59%

A deeply romantic, moving drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Literature Adaptation
  • Tragic Romance
  • Period Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Lavish Production Design
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Affair
  • 19th-Century Russia

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Julien Duvivier
Written by
Julien Duvivier, Leo Tolstoy, Jean Anouilh
Produced by
Alexander Korda
Music by
Constant Lambert

Everyone

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Facts

January 22, 1948 · 2 h 19 min · Drama, Romance

Released
January 22, 1948
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
139 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Raven Hair, Ivory Skin, Costume Porn, Dance of Romance +9

  • Raven Hair, Ivory Skin
  • Costume Porn
  • Dance of Romance
  • I'm a Man; I Can't Help It
  • Multiple Endings
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Character Development
  • Go Mad from the Isolation
  • Madonna-Whore Complex
  • Morality Chain
  • Women Are Wiser
  • Redemption Equals Death

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Anna Karenina?"

Questions about Anna Karenina

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Anna Karenina worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Anna Karenina good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Anna Karenina plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Raven Hair, Ivory Skin, Costume Porn, and Dance of Romance.