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Anna Christie

1930·Movie
1h 29min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Family, the mind, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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Old sailor Chris Christofferson eagerly awaits the arrival of his grown daughter Anna, whom he sent at five years old to live with relatives in Minnesota. He has not seen her since, but believes her to be a decent and respectably employed young woman. When Anna arrives, however, it is clear that she has lived a hard life in the dregs of society, and that much of spirit has been extinguished. She falls in love with a young sailor rescued at sea by her father, but dreads to reveal to him the truth of her past. Both father and young man are deluded about her background, yet Anna cannot quite bring herself to allow them to remain deluded.
Melodramatic ConflictSecret PastGuilt & RedemptionOcean SettingTragic RomanceFamily SecretsEarly Sound EraCharacter-DrivenPsychological Drama

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Where can I stream Anna Christie legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Anna Christie worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anna Christie rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Anna Christie?

1 h 29 min

Anna Christie runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Anna Christie in?

EnglishSwedish

It was made in English, with some Swedish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Anna Christie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Anna Christie in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Anna Christie use?

Ambiguous EndingBowdlerizationDefiled ForeverDoes Not Like MenThe Drunken SailorParental AbandonmentLove at First SightYou Can't Fight FateProtagonist TitleParental Marriage VetoLady Drunk

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Anna Christie, including Ambiguous Ending, Bowdlerization, Defiled Forever.