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Anna Karenina

1935·Movie
1h 35min·NR
77
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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THESE TWO LOVED...and the world stood aghast!

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 Romance19th Century RussiaAdulterySocial CommentaryLiterary AdaptationPassionateForbidden LoveClass Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Anna Karenina legally?

Anna Karenina is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. 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 Karenina worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anna Karenina rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Anna Karenina?

1 h 35 min

Anna Karenina runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Anna Karenina based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anna Karenina?

Critics86
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Anna Karenina higher (86) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Anna Karenina a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$1 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Anna Karenina in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in 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 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Anna Karenina use?

Sympathetic AdultererCostume PornHave a Gay Old TimeAt the Opera TonightBookendsThat Russian Squat DanceCavalry OfficerAdaptation DistillationBeta CoupleDances and BallsEpic Tracking ShotDriven to Suicideand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Anna Karenina, including Sympathetic Adulterer, Costume Porn, Have a Gay Old Time.