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Anna Karenina

1997·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

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.
Tragic RomancePeriod DramaRussian Literature AdaptationSocietal CritiqueForbidden LoveEmotional IntensityLush VisualsCharacter-DrivenHigh StakesGrand Scale

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Is Anna Karenina worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 26%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anna Karenina rated?

PG-13Sexual contentSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Anna Karenina?

1 h 48 min

Anna Karenina runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Anna Karenina based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anna Karenina?

Critics26
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Anna Karenina higher (65) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Anna Karenina a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$858,553

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $858,553 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is Anna Karenina in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in Russia, United Kingdom, United States.

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 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Anna Karenina, including Multiple Endings, Old Maid, Dance of Romance.