Anomalisa (2015)
A lonely speaker's monotonous world gains color when he meets an extraordinary woman, sparking bittersweet intimacy.
An inspirational speaker becomes reinvigorated after meeting a lively woman who shakes up his mundane existence.
How intense is Anomalisa?
Anomalisa has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Anomalisa feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimate
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Anomalisa
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Anomalisa for you?
Is Anomalisa scary?
No. Anomalisa is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Anomalisa gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Anomalisa sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Anomalisa OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Anomalisa?
Anomalisa runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Anomalisa?
Anomalisa is streaming on Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Anomalisa have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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