🏆 Palme d'Or · Best Picture

Anora (2024)

Directed by Sean Baker. Track Anora's complete distribution journey from its Cannes world premiere to streaming availability on MUBI and digital rental platforms.

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Key Takeaways

Anora is now streaming on MUBI as part of their subscription and available for digital rental on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. The film completed a highly successful theatrical run grossing over $35 million domestically — an extraordinary number for an independent festival film. Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024 and Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.

2024
Year
139
Minutes
$35M+
US Box Office
4
Oscars Won
Distribution Journey

Anora: From Cannes to Your Screen

The complete timeline of Anora's path from festival premiere to widespread availability.

May 2024
World Premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Anora premieres in the main competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to rapturous reviews. Critics call it Sean Baker's masterpiece and a frontrunner for the Palme d'Or. NEON handles US distribution rights.
May 25, 2024
Wins the Palme d'Or
Anora wins the Palme d'Or, the top prize at Cannes. Sean Baker becomes the first American director to win since Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life in 2011. The win generates enormous buzz and positions the film as the early Best Picture frontrunner.
October 2024
Limited Theatrical Release (US)
NEON opens Anora in limited release across New York and Los Angeles. Strong per-screen averages signal commercial potential far beyond typical arthouse fare. Expansion to additional cities follows over subsequent weeks.
November 2024
Wide Theatrical Release
Anora expands to over 1,500 screens nationwide, an exceptional run for an independent film. Supported by glowing word-of-mouth and awards season momentum, it crosses $20 million at the domestic box office.
January 2025
Awards Season Peak
Anora sweeps through the awards circuit: Golden Globe nominations, SAG nominations, BAFTA nominations, and major wins from critics' groups. Mikey Madison emerges as a Best Actress frontrunner. Theatrical momentum continues with the film crossing $30 million.
March 2025
Academy Awards — Best Picture, Director, Actress
Anora wins Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker), Best Actress (Mikey Madison), and Best Original Screenplay at the 97th Academy Awards. The wins cement its place as one of the defining films of the decade and drive a theatrical re-release.
April 2025
Digital Rental Available
Anora becomes available for digital rental on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Premium VOD pricing during the initial window, followed by standard rental pricing.
2025
Streaming on MUBI
Anora arrives on MUBI for streaming as part of their subscription. MUBI subscribers can now watch the Palme d'Or and Best Picture winner at no additional cost. The film remains available for digital rental on other platforms.

About the Film

Anora follows Ani (Mikey Madison), a young sex worker and exotic dancer in Brooklyn who speaks Russian. When she catches the eye of Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn), the impulsive and immature son of a powerful Russian oligarch, their transactional relationship spirals into a whirlwind romance and a spontaneous Las Vegas marriage.

The fairy tale shatters when Ivan's parents discover the union and dispatch a crew — including the quietly compassionate Igor (Yura Borisov) — to track down the couple and annul the marriage by any means necessary. What unfolds is a frantic, darkly comic odyssey through New York City's boroughs that peels away romantic illusions to reveal something raw, painful, and deeply human underneath.

Sean Baker's direction blends the screwball energy of classic Hollywood comedies with the social realism that has defined his career through films like Tangerine, The Florida Project, and Red Rocket. Mikey Madison delivers a career-defining performance that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Cast & Crew

  • Director & Writer: Sean Baker
  • Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan
  • Producers: Sean Baker, Alex Coco, Samantha Quan
  • Cinematography: Drew Daniels
  • Distributor: NEON (US)
  • Runtime: 139 minutes
  • Rating: R

Where to Watch Anora

Anora is currently available through multiple channels depending on your preferences and subscriptions:

  • MUBI — Streaming included with subscription. The best option for dedicated cinephiles already on the platform.
  • Amazon Prime Video — Available for digital rental and purchase. Rent or buy in HD and 4K UHD.
  • Apple TV — Available for digital rental and purchase with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support.
  • Google Play / Vudu — Available for digital rental and purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I stream Anora?

Anora is currently streaming on MUBI. It is also available for digital rental on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. MUBI subscribers can watch it as part of their subscription at no additional cost.

Is Anora available on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video?

Anora is not included with a Netflix or Amazon Prime Video subscription. However, it is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video for a fee. The film streams as part of a MUBI subscription. Distribution rights may change over time, so check our Bridge page for the latest availability.

What awards did Anora win?

Anora won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, making Sean Baker the first American director to win the top prize since Terrence Malick. It went on to win Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker), and Best Actress (Mikey Madison) among other honors during the 2025 awards season.

What is Anora about?

Anora follows Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn who speaks Russian. When the son of a Russian oligarch sweeps her into a whirlwind romance and impulsive Las Vegas marriage, his family dispatches a crew to annul the union — setting off a chaotic odyssey through New York City that blends screwball comedy with genuine emotional depth.

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