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Anora Review (2024) — Palme d'Or winner worth watching?

Directed by Sean Baker · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Anora worth watching?

Yes. Anora (2024) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%). See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating
79% Audience snapshot · excluded
91 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 19m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · A (India) · 21+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Cast
Mikey Madison , Mark Eydelshteyn , Yura Borisov , Karren Karagulian
Streaming
Hulu
Language
English

Also known as ANORA アノーラ 아노라 阿诺拉 艾諾拉 อโนรา Lọ Lem Thời Hiện Đại أنورا

🏆 12 award wins · 5 nominations — Won Best Picture, Academy Awards 2025

Where to watch

  • Hulu

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Anora by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Hulu

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (91/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, romance pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Anora worth watching?

    Yes — Anora earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, romance pick. Read our full review (5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Sean Baker's whirlwind of comedy, tenderness and class fury is a career peak — anchored by a fearless, star-making Mikey Madison and paced like a farce that keeps breaking your heart.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%).

    What is Anora about?

    A young sex worker from Brooklyn impulsively marries the reckless son of a Russian oligarch, and her Cinderella fantasy detonates when his family dispatches a trio of henchmen to annul the union — sending her on a chaotic, screwball odyssey across a single frantic night in New York.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Anora

    Anora (2024) Review: Cinderella Meets the Henchmen

    Sean Baker's Anora follows a Brooklyn stripper who impulsively marries an oligarch's son: a Palme d'Or-winning screwball comedy with a bruised, beating heart.

    Yes. It is Sean Baker's best film and one of the essential American movies of the decade: a riotous farce with real tenderness and a star-making Mikey Madison.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Anora: frequently asked questions

    Is Anora worth watching?

    Yes. Anora (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Anora?

    In the United States, Anora streams on Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in the Philippines. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Anora?

    Anora runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

    What is Anora rated?

    Anora is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, A in India, 21+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Anora?

    Anora is directed by Sean Baker and stars Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian.

    What is the Metascore for Anora?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Anora is 91 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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