Anon (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, Anon is a science fiction film directed by Andrew Niccol, running about 100 minutes. “Anonymity is the enemy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a near-future world where there is no privacy, ignorance or anonymity, our private memories are recorded and crime almost ceases to exist. In trying to solve a series of unsolved murders, Sal Frieland stumbles onto a young woman who appears to have subverted the system and disappeared. She has no identity, no history and no record. Sal realizes it may not be the end of crime but the beginning. Known only as 'The Girl', Sal must find her before he becomes the next victim.
Who’s in it. Anon stars Amanda Seyfried as The Girl, Clive Owen as Sal Frieland, Colm Feore as Charles Gattis and Iddo Goldberg as Joseph Kenik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Anon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anon tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anon (2018)?
- In US, Anon is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anon worth watching?
- Anon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anon?
- Anon stars Amanda Seyfried, Clive Owen, Colm Feore, Iddo Goldberg and Mark O'Brien.
- When was Anon released?
- Anon was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.