Anora (2024)
Kernel Score: 78% · 2,993 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2024-10-14
Runtime: 139 minutes
Is Anora worth watching?
Worth watching. A scrappy, funny and finally painful modern fairy tale about a Brooklyn sex worker who marries an oligarch's son. It is loud, messy and very human, with a sharp last stretch, though the language and sex scenes are blunt.
Watch it if you
- like Sean Baker's street-level realism
- enjoy comedies that turn painful
- want a sharp lead performance
Skip it if you
- dislike explicit language or sexual content
- want a polished, glossy romance
Best for: Adults-only night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Anora
- Stream: Hulu
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Anora is an R-rated comedy-drama about a sex worker who impulsively marries a wealthy client's son, featuring strip club scenes and strong content.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — The film includes strip club scenes, lap dances, and sexual content central to the plot.
- Language: Moderate — Rated R with strong language typical of the genre.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Characters are shown drunk and using drugs in party and Las Vegas scenes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- The Florida Project (2017) — 83%: Same director, same close look at people on the edge
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- Chungking Express (1994) — 91%: Restless, romantic city film with a loose feel
- Roman Holiday (1953) — 87%: The classic fairy tale about an outsider and a prince
- Manhattan (1979) — 85%: City romance with sharp comedy and sadness
- City Lights (1931) — 91%: Silent classic that mixes comedy with real heartache
Director
Cast
- Mikey Madison as Ani
- Mark Eydelshteyn as Ivan
- Yura Borisov as Igor
- Karren Karagulian as Toros
- Vache Tovmasyan as Garnik
- Luna Sofía Miranda as Lulu
- Lindsey Normington as Diamond
- Darya Ekamasova as Galina Zakharov
- Aleksey Serebryakov as Nikolai Zakharov
- Anton Bitter as Tom
Anora FAQ
Is Anora worth watching?
Worth watching. A scrappy, funny and finally painful modern fairy tale about a Brooklyn sex worker who marries an oligarch's son. It is loud, messy and very human, with a sharp last stretch, though the language and sex scenes are blunt.
Where can I watch Anora?
In the US you can stream Anora on Hulu, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Anora OK for kids?
Anora is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Anora is an R-rated comedy-drama about a sex worker who impulsively marries a wealthy client's son, featuring strip club scenes and strong content.
What movies are like Anora?
If you liked Anora, try The Florida Project, The Apartment, Chungking Express and Roman Holiday.