Anora (2024)
Sean Baker's Palme d'Or-winning portrait of a Brooklyn sex worker whose impulsive marriage to a Russian oligarch's son sends her Cinderella story into spectacular freefall.
Anora - Movie Information
- Original Title: Anora
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: Sean Baker
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 19m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Russian, Armenian
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 17, 2024 (Russia - 18+), November 1, 2024 (United States - R), November 1, 2024 (United Kingdom - 18), October 31, 2024 (Germany - 16), October 30, 2024 (France), December 26, 2024 (New Zealand - R16), December 26, 2024 (Australia - MA 15+), January 23, 2025 (Brazil - 16), January 16, 2025 (Mexico - C), November 7, 2024 (Italy - 14+), October 31, 2024 (Spain - 16), November 6, 2024 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: آنورا (IR), อโนรา (TH), Անորա (AM), 阿諾拉 (HK), Анора (RU), Anora (CA)
- Production Companies: Cre Film, FilmNation Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Anora - Plot
A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.
Anora - Trailer
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Love is a hustle.
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Anora - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sean Baker
Main Cast
- Mikey Madison
- Mark Eydelshteyn
- Yura Borisov
- Karren Karagulian
- Vache Tovmasyan
- Luna Sofía Miranda
- Lindsey Normington
- Darya Ekamasova
- Aleksey Serebryakov
- Anton Bitter
Writers
- Sean Baker
Producers
- Alex Coco
- Sean Baker
- Samantha Quan
Anora - FAQs
Where can you stream Anora (2024)?
Anora is available to stream on Hulu and on Kanopy for free with a library card. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
What is the ending of Anora explained?
At the film's end, Ani's marriage is annulled and Ivan flies back to Russia, abandoning her. In the final scene, Igor — one of the men sent to undo the marriage — offers her an unexpected moment of genuine human connection, leaving the film on an emotionally ambiguous, quietly devastating note.
Is Anora based on a true story?
Anora is not based on a specific true story. Writer-director Sean Baker crafted an original screenplay, though the film draws on his long-standing interest in marginalized communities, sex work, and class disparity in contemporary America, giving the story a grounded, realistic texture.
Who are the main actors in Anora?
Anora stars Mikey Madison as Ani, Mark Eydelshteyn as Ivan, and Yura Borisov as Igor. The supporting cast includes Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, Luna Sofía Miranda, Lindsey Normington, Darya Ekamasova, Aleksey Serebryakov, and Anton Bitter.
Did Anora win any major awards?
Yes. Anora won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, cinema's most prestigious prize. It also earned Mikey Madison widespread awards recognition, including nominations at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards, and won multiple Independent Spirit Awards.
What is the age rating for Anora?
Anora is rated R in the United States, reflecting its adult content including sexual situations, nudity, strong language, and drug use. International ratings include 18+ in Russia and the UK, 16 in Germany and Spain, and MA 15+ in Australia.
How long is Anora?
Anora has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes). The film's extended length allows director Sean Baker to develop its tonal shifts — from euphoric romantic comedy to chaotic farce to emotionally raw drama — at a deliberate, immersive pace.
What genre is Anora and who directed it?
Anora is a Drama, Comedy, and Romance film directed and written by Sean Baker, who also edited the film. Baker is known for his humanist portraits of working-class and marginalized characters, previously seen in Tangerine (2015) and The Florida Project (2017).
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