Anna Karenina (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, Anna Karenina is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Simon Langton, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Tragic Anna leaves her cold husband for dashing Count Vronsky in 19th-century Russia.
Who’s in it. Anna Karenina stars Jacqueline Bisset as Anna Karenina, Christopher Reeve as Count Vronsky, Paul Scofield as Karenin and Ian Ogilvy as Stiva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Anna Karenina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 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 (1985)?
- In US, Anna Karenina 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 Anna Karenina worth watching?
- Anna Karenina holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anna Karenina?
- Anna Karenina stars Jacqueline Bisset, Christopher Reeve, Paul Scofield, Ian Ogilvy and Anna Massey.
- When was Anna Karenina released?
- Anna Karenina was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.