Anna (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Anna is a drama film directed by Yurek Bogayevicz, running about 100 minutes. “Lately, she's been contemplating love, exile, murder, and acting.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Czech refugee Krystyna travels to New York in search of her actress idol and fellow expatriate, Anna. After her own arrival in the Big Apple, Anna finds that celebrity often doesn't travel well, and she must go through a battery of humiliating auditions to try and get work in her adopted land. But when Krystyna and Anna finally meet, they provide a support structure for each other.
Who’s in it. Anna stars Sally Kirkland as Anna, Paulina Porizkova as Krystyna, Robert Fields as Daniel and Sofia Coppola as Noodle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Anna has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anna (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anna worth watching?
- Anna holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anna?
- Anna stars Sally Kirkland, Paulina Porizkova, Robert Fields, Sofia Coppola and Gibby Brand.
- When was Anna released?
- Anna was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.