Anna Karenina (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Anna Karenina is a drama and romance film directed by Bernard Rose, running about 108 minutes. “In a world of power and privilege, one woman dared to obey her heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anna Karenina, the wife of a Russian imperial minister, creates a high-society scandal by an affair with Count Vronsky, a dashing cavalry officer in 19th-century St. Petersburg.
Who’s in it. Anna Karenina stars Sophie Marceau as Anna Karenina, Sean Bean as Vronsky, Alfred Molina as Levin and Mia Kirshner as Kitty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Anna Karenina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $858.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, 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 (1997)?
- In GB, Anna Karenina is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video 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 6.1 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 Karenina?
- Anna Karenina stars Sophie Marceau, Sean Bean, Alfred Molina, Mia Kirshner and James Fox.
- When was Anna Karenina released?
- Anna Karenina was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.