Anna Karenina (1935): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1935 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1935, Anna Karenina is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 95 minutes. “THESE TWO LOVED...and the world stood aghast!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Es ist die Geschichte der Anna Karenina, die im Moskau des letzten Jahrhunderts den charismatischen Offizier Vronsky kennenlernt. Der junge Soldat ist so fasziniert von der schönen Anna, daß er ihr bis St. Petersburg nachreist. Dort lebt Anna mit ihrem Mann Karenin, einem gefühllosen und formellen Despoten. Schon bald gibt Anna Vronskys Werben nach und flieht mit ihm nach Venedig. Als Rache erzählt Karenin dem gemeinsamen Sohn Sergej, seine Mutter wär gestorben.

Who’s in it. Anna Karenina stars Greta Garbo as Anna Karenina, Fredric March as Count Vronsky, Freddie Bartholomew as Sergei and Maureen O'Sullivan as Kitty, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Anna Karenina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anna Karenina page.

If you liked it. Fans of Anna Karenina tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Anna Karenina (1935)?
In USA, Anna Karenina is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Anna Karenina worth watching?
Anna Karenina holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Anna Karenina?
Anna Karenina stars Greta Garbo, Fredric March, Freddie Bartholomew, Maureen O'Sullivan and May Robson.
When was Anna Karenina released?
Anna Karenina was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.