Anastasia

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Anastasia

G

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

01/09/2018

3/4

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.

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Carol Buckland

CNN.com

01/05/2018

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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/21/2010

4/5

Beautiful, not factual depiction of missing Russian duchess.

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Mat Brunet

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3d

9/10

It took Don Bluth and Gary Goldman several movies to get their groove back throughout the 1990s, but with this film...they created one of the most memorable animated musicals of its decade.

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

08/06/2024

2/5

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

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

01/10/2023

C+

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

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Julie F

Dec 7

I love it That's all.

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Alexander S

Oct 20

Anastasia is a visually stunning film with beautiful animation that elevates its storytelling, blending humor, charm, and emotional depth to achieve a remarkable feat for 20th Century Fox. Grading: A+

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Katie J

@kjokjo Oct 16

The villain is dumb but otherwise this movie is so beautiful

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Sarah M.

Aug 31

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

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Aug 23

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.

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Alyah M

Jul 9

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

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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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