Anna Karenina Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jan. 20, 2013

Anna Karenina

Release Date: Friday, November 16, 2012 Limited

Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky.

Director: Joe Wright

Starring: Aaron Johnson • Jude Law • Keira Knightley • Kelly MacDonald • Matthew Macfadyen

R Drama N/A

3.22 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story powerfully explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart. As Anna (Knightley) questions her happiness and marriage, change comes to all around her.

Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in Anna Karenina – Cast List

Aaron Johnson
Kick-Ass, The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Jude Law
Eden, Side Effects
Keira Knightley
... Anna Karenina

Pride & Prejudice, Collateral Beauty
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Kelly MacDonald
Brave, Ralph Breaks the Internet
Matthew Macfadyen
The Three Musketeers, Pride & Prejudice
E
Emily Watson
Oranges and Sunshine, The Legend Of Ochi
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Olivia Williams
The Seventh Son, Sabotage
Domhnall Gleeson
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Alicia Vikander
Tomb Raider, The Seventh Son

Who is making Anna Karenina – Crew List

A look at Anna Karenina behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joe Wright last helmed Pride & Prejudice and Cyrano. The film's writer Tom Stoppard last penned Tulip Fever and The Golden Compass.

Director: Joe Wright
Screenwriter: Tom Stoppard
Producers: Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Paul Webster

Studios: Focus Features; Universal Pictures
Production Company: Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Anna Karenina

Key Facts

Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2012

Completed

Changed Anna Karenina movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Aiming for a fall 2011 production start

Dec 2004

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some sexuality and violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Anna Karenina Trailers and Clips

TV Spot: Quotes

Theatrical Trailer

TV Spot: Love

TV Spot: Bold New Vision

Anna Karenina Release Date: When was the film released?

Anna Karenina was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 16 , 2012. There were five other movies released on the same date, including The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, The Silver Linings Playbook and Hellgate. As a limited release, Anna Karenina was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.