Anna Karenina (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1967, Anna Karenina is a drama and romance film directed by Aleksandr Zarkhi, running about 145 minutes.

What it’s about. The plot of the film is the love of a married woman, Anna Karenina, and a young officer, Aleksei Vronsky. Anna leaves the family in search of happiness to her beloved person. She has to take a very serious step in her life - to part with her son. The attitude of the high society towards her is changing. All this brings a lot of pain and humiliation to the main character. The tragic story of love and betrayal, the fate of a woman, for the sake of passion who decided to change her life irrevocably.

Who’s in it. Anna Karenina stars Tatyana Samoylova as Anna Karenina, Nikolai Gritsenko as Karenin, Vasili Lanovoy as Vronsky and Yuriy Yakovlev as Stiva Oblonskiy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Anna Karenina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Anna Karenina (1967)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anna Karenina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Anna Karenina worth watching?
Anna Karenina holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Anna Karenina?
Anna Karenina stars Tatyana Samoylova, Nikolai Gritsenko, Vasili Lanovoy, Yuriy Yakovlev and Boris Goldayev.
When was Anna Karenina released?
Anna Karenina was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.