Anchor and Hope (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2017, Anchor and Hope is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Carlos Marques-Marcet, running about 111 minutes. “Two make love. Three make a baby.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eva and Kat enjoy a carefree existence on their houseboat on a London canal. Until Eva's dream of becoming a mother is reignited by the death of their pet. Kat just wants to get a new cat. But when Kat's best friend, Roger, visits from Barcelona, they decide in a moment of drunkenness that he can be Eva's sperm donor. But what are the consequences for the lesbian couple, the biological father, the child and their relationships with one another?
Who’s in it. Anchor and Hope stars Oona Chaplin as Eva, Natalia Tena as Kat, David Verdaguer as Roger and Geraldine Chaplin as Germaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Anchor and Hope has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Anchor and Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anchor and Hope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anchor and Hope (2017)?
- In US, Anchor and Hope is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Anchor and Hope worth watching?
- Anchor and Hope holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anchor and Hope?
- Anchor and Hope stars Oona Chaplin, Natalia Tena, David Verdaguer, Geraldine Chaplin and Lara Rossi.
- When was Anchor and Hope released?
- Anchor and Hope was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.