Anastasia

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Anastasia

G

Released Nov 21, 1997

1h 34m

Kids & Family

Musical

Animation

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The evil wizard Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) puts a hex on the royal Romanovs and young Anastasia (Meg Ryan) disappears when their palace is overrun. Years later, the Grand Duchess (Angela Lansbury) offers a reward for Anastasia's return. Two scheming Russians (John Cusack, Kelsey Grammer), planning to pawn off a phony, hold auditions and choose an orphan girl with a remarkable resemblance to the missing princess. They bring her to Paris for the reward, not knowing she's the real Anastasia.

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Critics Consensus

Beautiful animation, an affable take on Russian history, and strong voice performances make Anastasia a winning first film from Fox animation studios.

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

Flawed but not fatally, this ambitious epic's strength lies not just with its haunting melodies, pretty pictures, star voices and kid-friendly sidekicks... What gives Anastasia its edge is that most elusive of ingredients, an emotionally gripping script.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 9, 2018

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Carol Buckland

CNN.com

Anastasia is OK entertainment. But it never reaches a level of emotional magic.

Jan 5, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Beautiful, not factual depiction of missing Russian duchess.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 21, 2010

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

We've come to expect and we get spectacular animation but the lack of originality and drama in this anemic cartoon is palpable.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 6, 2024

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A passable clone, but for all its technical accomplishments, a movie that does not have the magic.

Rated: C+

Jan 10, 2023

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Anastasia is another of Don Bluth’s attempts to wrest control of the genre that remains inferior in nearly every way, except one.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 23, 2022

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Sarah M.

Love this film and every aspect about it. It's mysterious and dazzling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Pedro Henrique C

Anastasia (1997) is a beautiful and enjoyable animation to watch, it still has the magical Disney touch. A True Princess from 20th Century Fox in the 90s.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Alyah M

bien que l'histoire soit assez bateau, les dialogues sont fantastiques et armés de sarcasme, ce qui fait plaisir lorsqu'on le revoit des années plus tard

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Stephen C

A success in 1 hour and 34 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $58,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Slay Q

It's an emotional story people can relate to. The music is great for choir students to work out their skills. I'm an animated movie and show lover. This was a true tear jerker if you fully understand it. I truly love anime, but I would prefer watching this over anime every once in a while.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Bobby B

I like this film. Its a disney movie not made by disney, but its defo edgier. Dodgy cg tho.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Synopsis

The evil wizard Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) puts a hex on the royal Romanovs and young Anastasia (Meg Ryan) disappears when their palace is overrun. Years later, the Grand Duchess (Angela Lansbury) offers a reward for Anastasia's return. Two scheming Russians (John Cusack, Kelsey Grammer), planning to pawn off a phony, hold auditions and choose an orphan girl with a remarkable resemblance to the missing princess. They bring her to Paris for the reward, not knowing she's the real Anastasia.

Director: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
Producer: Don Bluth
Screenwriter: Bruce Graham, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Susan Gauthier
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Fox Animation Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.4M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Surround

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