Anna Karenina

1977·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-14
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle4
  • 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 & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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About

Anna Karenina was a 1977 BBC television adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel & tragic story of the love affair between Vronsky, a Russian Count and Anna Karenina, a married upper class woman. Nicola Pagett takes the role of Anna, a young woman who is married to a man twenty years her senior (Eric Porter), and who begins a passionate affair with the handsome Count Vronsky (Stuart Wilson). When she falls pregnant, Anna decides to dissolve her marriage and wed Vronsky, but true happiness proves elusive.
Classic AdaptationPeriod DramaTragic Romance19th Century RussiaSocial CommentaryPsychological DepthFamily BetrayalMoral DilemmasLiterary Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Basil Coleman
Written by:
Donald Wilson
Produced by:
Ken Riddington

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Anna Karenina legally?

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Anna Karenina is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Anna Karenina worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anna Karenina rated?

TV-14Sexual contentSuicide themes

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Anna Karenina have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

Is Anna Karenina based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Anna Karenina air?

It ran from 1977 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is Anna Karenina in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Anna Karenina?

3ATDEUS

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