Anastasia poster

Anastasia (1997)

Film · 1h 34m · Rated G

Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical

An orphaned girl journeys to Paris with two con men, hoping to reunite with her grandmother in a heartwarming adventure.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+ and Paramount+.

Anastasia parents guide

No surprises for a G: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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Three questions

Is Anastasia scary?
Only a little. Anastasia has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Anastasia?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Anastasia rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is a G that behaves like one: no swearing and a few tense moments.

What is Anastasia about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byDon Bluth, Gary Goldman
StarringMeg Ryan, John Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Christopher Lloyd, Hank Azaria, Bernadette Peters

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