Anastasia
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.
Critics Sentiment
Marie and Anastasia reunite through music box recognition
Rasputin revives in limbo and sends demonic minions
The film jumps from its lowest point with Rasputin's supernatural revival to the beloved 'Once Upon a December' sequence.
Anastasia maintains strong audience appreciation throughout, with particular peaks during the iconic musical sequences and emotional family reunion. While some critics found the supernatural villain elements unnecessary, the film's romantic story, beautiful animation, and memorable songs consistently impressed reviewers. The emotional core of identity and belonging resonated universally with audiences.
Full cast
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Meg Ryan
Anastasia (voice)
John Cusack
Dimitri (voice)
Kelsey Grammer
Vladimir (voice)
Christopher Lloyd
Rasputin (voice)
Hank Azaria
Bartok (voice)
Bernadette Peters
Sophie (voice)
Kirsten Dunst
Young Anastasia (voice)
Angela Lansbury
Dowager Empress Marie (voice)
Rick Jones
Czar Nicholas / Servant / Rev. Soldier / Ticket Agent (voice)
Andrea Martin
Phlegmenkoff / Old Woman (voice)
Glenn Walker Harris Jr.
Young Dimitri (voice)
Debra Mooney
Actress (voice)
Arthur Malet
Travelling Man / Major Domo (voice)
Charity James
Anastasia Impostor (voice)
Liz Callaway
Anastasia (singing voice)
Lacey Chabert
Young Anastasia (singing voice)
Jim Cummings
Rasputin (singing voice)
Jonathan Dokuchitz
Dimitri (singing voice)
Jeff Blumenkrantz
Ensemble and Character Vocals (voice)
Billy Porter
Ensemble and Character Vocals (voice)
Crew
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