Anastasia (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, Anastasia is a drama, romance and history film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 105 minutes. “The most amazing conspiracy the world has ever known... and love as it never happened to a man and woman before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Russian exiles in Paris plot to collect ten million pounds from the Bank of England by grooming a destitute, suicidal girl to pose as heir to the Russian throne. While Bounin is coaching her, he comes to believe that she is really Anastasia. In the end, the Empress must decide her claim.
Who’s in it. Anastasia stars Ingrid Bergman as Anna Koreff / Anastasia, Yul Brynner as General Sergei Pavlovich Bounine, Helen Hayes as Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and Akim Tamiroff as Boris Adreivich Chernov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Anastasia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anastasia (1956)?
- In US, Anastasia is available to 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anastasia?
- Anastasia stars Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Akim Tamiroff and Martita Hunt.
- When was Anastasia released?
- Anastasia was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.