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Anna Karenina

1997Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

DramaRomance
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes26%66%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about history and society, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

In a world of power and privilege, one woman dared to obey her heart.

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

  • Tragic Romance
  • Period Drama
  • Russian Literature Adaptation
  • Societal Critique
  • Forbidden Love
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Lush Visuals
  • Character-Driven
  • High Stakes
  • Grand Scale

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Bernard Rose
Written by
Bernard Rose, Leo Tolstoy
Produced by
Bruce Davey
Music by
Stewart Copeland

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Facts

April 4, 1997 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
April 4, 1997
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
Russia, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$858,553
Available in
17 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Multiple Endings, Old Maid, Dance of Romance +9

  • Multiple Endings
  • Old Maid
  • Dance of Romance
  • Birth-Death Juxtaposition
  • Double Standard
  • The Corrupter
  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Doorstopper
  • Gray-and-Grey Morality
  • Studio Audience
  • Switching P.O.V.
  • Tragic Stillbirth

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Anna Karenina

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Where can I stream Anna Karenina?

The Roku

In the United States, Anna Karenina is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Anna Karenina worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 26%). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is Anna Karenina okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Anna Karenina good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Anna Karenina plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Anna Karenina use?

Multiple EndingsOld MaidDance of RomanceBirth-Death JuxtapositionDouble StandardThe CorrupterHollywood AtheistDoorstopperGray-and-Grey MoralityStudio AudienceSwitching P.O.V.Tragic Stillbirthand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Multiple Endings, Old Maid, and Dance of Romance.