Anna Karenina (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Anna Karenina is a drama, romance and history film directed by Joe Wright, running about 130 minutes. “An epic story of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Imperial Russia, Anna, the wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets the charming cavalry officer Vronsky to whom she is immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.
Who’s in it. Anna Karenina stars Jude Law as Alexei Karenin, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Alexei Vronsky, Kelly Macdonald as Dolly Oblonskaya and Matthew Macfadyen as Stiva Oblonsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Anna Karenina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.9M 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 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 (2012)?
- 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 6.7 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 Anna Karenina?
- Anna Karenina stars Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kelly Macdonald, Matthew Macfadyen and Domhnall Gleeson.