Anna Karenina (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1948, Anna Karenina is a drama and romance film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 139 minutes. “Vivien Leigh in the most magnificent love story ever written!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stefan and Dolly Oblonsky have had a spat and Stefan has asked his sister, Anna Karenina, to come down to Moscow to help mend the rift. Anna's companion on the train from St. Petersburg is Countess Vronsky who is met at the Moscow station by her son. Col. Vronsky looks very dashing in his uniform and it's love at first sight when he looks at Anna and their eyes meet.
Who’s in it. Anna Karenina stars Vivien Leigh as Anna Karenina, Ralph Richardson as Alexei Karenin, Kieron Moore as Count Vronsky and Hugh Dempster as Stefan Oblonsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Anna Karenina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1948)?
- In US, Anna Karenina is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 6.1 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 Vivien Leigh, Ralph Richardson, Kieron Moore, Hugh Dempster and Mary Kerridge.
- When was Anna Karenina released?
- Anna Karenina was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.