Anna Christie (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1930, Anna Christie is a drama and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Old sailor Chris Christofferson eagerly awaits the arrival of his grown daughter Anna, whom he sent at five years old to live with relatives in Minnesota. He has not seen her since, but believes her to be a decent and respectably employed young woman. When Anna arrives, however, it is clear that she has lived a hard life in the dregs of society, and that much of spirit has been extinguished. She falls in love with a young sailor rescued at sea by her father, but dreads to reveal to him the truth of her past. Both father and young man are deluded about her background, yet Anna cannot quite bring herself to allow them to remain deluded.
Who’s in it. Anna Christie stars Greta Garbo as Anna Christie, Charles Bickford as Matt Burke, George F. Marion as Chris Christofferson and Marie Dressler as Marthy Owens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Anna Christie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel 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 Anna Christie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anna Christie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anna Christie (1930)?
- In US, Anna Christie is available to stream on YouTube TV and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, 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 Anna Christie worth watching?
- Anna Christie holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Christie?
- Anna Christie stars Greta Garbo, Charles Bickford, George F. Marion, Marie Dressler and James T. Mack.
- When was Anna Christie released?
- Anna Christie was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.