Anastasia (1997)
Kernel Score: 87% · 5,556 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 1997-11-20
Runtime: 94 minutes
Is Anastasia worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively animated musical about a young woman seeking her lost family, with a sinister villain and catchy songs. It's more adventurous than most princess films, though history is loosely used.
Watch it if you
- love classic animated musicals
- want a family adventure with romance
- enjoy 90s animation
Skip it if you
- want historical accuracy
- dislike musicals
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Anastasia
- Stream: Disney+
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Anastasia parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Anastasia is a G-rated animated musical adventure with a menacing villain but is family-friendly overall.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a nightmare sequence, a curse, and a train explosion, but presented in family-friendly animated style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Anastasia
If you liked Anastasia, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 90%: Classic animated musical with a strong heroine.
- Aladdin (1992) — 92%: Lively musical adventure with humour.
- The Little Mermaid (1989) — 89%: Musical fairy tale with a determined heroine.
- Tangled (2010) — 87%: Fairy-tale adventure with humour.
- The Secret of NIMH (1982) — 84%: Another Don Bluth animated adventure.
- The Land Before Time (1988) — 79%: Don Bluth's animated adventure for children.
Director
Cast
- Meg Ryan as Anastasia (voice)
- John Cusack as Dimitri (voice)
- Kelsey Grammer as Vladimir (voice)
- Christopher Lloyd as Rasputin (voice)
- Hank Azaria as Bartok (voice)
- Bernadette Peters as Sophie (voice)
- Kirsten Dunst as Young Anastasia (voice)
- Angela Lansbury as Dowager Empress Marie (voice)
- Rick Jones as Czar Nicholas / Servant / Rev. Soldier / Ticket Agent (voice)
- Andrea Martin as Phlegmenkoff / Old Woman (voice)
Anastasia FAQ
Is Anastasia worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively animated musical about a young woman seeking her lost family, with a sinister villain and catchy songs. It's more adventurous than most princess films, though history is loosely used.
Where can I watch Anastasia?
In the US you can stream Anastasia on Disney+, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Anastasia OK for kids?
Anastasia is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Anastasia is a G-rated animated musical adventure with a menacing villain but is family-friendly overall.
What movies are like Anastasia?
If you liked Anastasia, try Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Tangled.