Anora is a 2024 American comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker. The film stars Mikey Madison as Anora Mikheeva, a street-smart stripper from Brooklyn who impulsively marries Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch, portrayed by Mark Eydelshteyn. Their whirlwind romance faces challenges as Ivan's parents intervene, threatening their newfound union.
The film premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, where it received critical acclaim and won the Palme d'Or. It was released theatrically on October 18, 2024, by Neon, grossing over $41 million worldwide against a $6 million budget, making it Baker's highest-grossing film.
At the 97th Academy Awards, Anora won five Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actress for Madison, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Director for Baker.
Critics praised Madison's performance and the film's authentic portrayal of its characters. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 94% approval rating based on 324 reviews, with an average rating of 8.9/10. The consensus reads: "Another wonderful chronicle of America's strivers from writer-director Sean Baker, given extra spark by Mikey Madison's fiery performance, Anora is a romance on the edge." Metacritic assigned it a score of 91 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim."
The film was shot on location in Brooklyn, New York, featuring iconic neighborhoods like Coney Island and Brighton Beach, which added authenticity to the setting.
Anora is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and will be available on Hulu starting March 17.
For a glimpse into the film, you can watch the official trailer below:
Official Trailer
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