Anastasia (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1997, Anastasia is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Gary Goldman, running about 94 minutes. “Discover the adventure behind the greatest mystery of our time.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this animated, optimistic retelling of one of the greatest myths in history, the evil wizard Rasputin puts a hex on the royal Romanovs and young Anastasia is lost when their palace is overrun. Ten years later, the Grand Duchess offers a reward for Anastasia's return. Two scheming Russians, planning to pawn off a phony, hold auditions and choose an orphan girl with a remarkable resemblance to the missing princess. They bring her to Paris for the reward, unaware she's the real Anastasia.

Who’s in it. Anastasia stars Meg Ryan as Anastasia (voice), John Cusack as Dimitri (voice), Christopher Lloyd as Rasputin (voice) and Hank Azaria as Bartok (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Anastasia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $139.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Anastasia page.

If you liked it. Fans of Anastasia tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Anastasia (1997)?
In US, Anastasia is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Anastasia worth watching?
Anastasia holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Anastasia?
Anastasia stars Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Hank Azaria and Kelsey Grammer.
When was Anastasia released?
Anastasia was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.