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Anastasia

Seen it?

1997 | 94 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families. If you loved Fantasia or Aladdin, start here.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Ten years after she was separated from her family, an eighteen-year-old orphan with vague memories of the past sets out to Paris in hopes of reuniting with her grandmother. She is accompanied by two con men, who intend to pass her off as the Grand Duchess Anastasia to the Dowager Empress for a reward.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Family Film. Also nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 Golden Globes. Plus 8 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $140 million worldwide on a $53 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 835K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gary Goldman, Don Bluth

  • Meg RyanAnastasia (voice)
  • John CusackDimitri (voice)
  • Kelsey GrammerVladimir (voice)
  • Christopher LloydRasputin (voice)
  • Hank AzariaBartok (voice)
  • Bernadette PetersSophie (voice)
  • Kirsten DunstYoung Anastasia (voice)
  • Angela LansburyDowager Empress Marie (voice)
  • Rick JonesCzar Nicholas / Servant / Revolutionary Soldier / Ticket Agent (voice)
  • Andrea MartinPhlegmenkoff / Old Woman (voice)