Anastasia

G

Released Nov 21, 1997

1 hr. 34 min.

Kids & Family

Musical

Animation

List

84%

57 Reviews

Tomatometer

77%

250,000+ Ratings

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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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Jymski

Una película mágica luego de los fracasos en esa época, verla es una bocanada de aire fresco, yo siendo fan de la ciencia social e historia, que este basada en un hecho real como lo es la realeza rusa durante un período de revoluciones es maravilloso, si bien unos dicen que mucha ficción hablamos de Disney, visual y sonoramente es una película magnífica en todo el sentido de la palabra.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Derek L

20th Century Fox's animated Anastasia is such a magical journey from start to finish that almost eclipses the magic of Disney animation. The plot and story was very well written, along with the engaging characters that were carried out by its talented cast.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Justice T

This movie is so infesting. Overall I really like it but boy are there some pacing problems! If you can look past some odd creative decisions I think the movie works. I love the music ever so much! Has some great character development too!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Gabriel Emil C

This is probably the one film to rival Disney Renaissance films, because of its sweet story and understandable animation

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/23

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Soumili G

Beautiful film and i was most mesmerized by the smooth and elegant animation it had specially for it's time. Talented artists never fail to amaze me. This was a wonderful movie the music and songs were beautiful too ❤️. Thanks alot to everyone who were behind this beautiful film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/23

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Gabry4777

A film with a lot of ideas that unfortunately lost itself between them. A fascinating tale that is not supported by a needed explained historical background, a love story which presents both chemistry and rush in its realization, a villain who cannot decide if being threatening or comical, songs which are beautiful (minus one towards the end) but too many, animation which both displays marvelous scenarios and often falls flat when it needs to show the characters and their expressions. Thankfully, a completely shining note is the protagonist itself, Anastasia, a dreamer young lady who wants to discover her identity and her past but, in contrast to the villain, she is able to let go of it and start a new life! Full of charisma and charm, feminine but not weak, Anastasia represents what all the people, girls and boys, young and old, should aspire to be: a person who is able to take charge of her life while enjoying what it has to offer, without giving up to adversities and with heads up confronting the difficult moments. To wrap up, a film with both goods and bads, that really shines only when it is describing its main character. Still, truly a fun adventure through the lands of Russia!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Don Bluth

Director

Gary Goldman

Director

Meg Ryan

Anastasia

John Cusack

Dimitri

Kelsey Grammer

Vladimir

Christopher Lloyd

Rasputin

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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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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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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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Bianca Garner

In Their Own League

The world of “Anastasia” seems well-developed and lived-in. There’s a sense of realism contained in the film’s scenery.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 3, 2022

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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
Executive Producer: Maureen Donley
Screenwriter: Bruce Graham, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Susan Gauthier
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Fox Animation Studios, 20th Century Fox
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
Sound Mix: Surround

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