Anora – the movie helmed by Sean Baker that clinched the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival last spring – has secured the Oscar for Best Picture of 2025. The Oscars ceremony also honored it with accolades for Best Director, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
Anora‘s Notable Achievements
This modern Cinderella tale infused with a strip club twist has skyrocketed Mikey Madison (known from Scream and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood) to stardom, with her stellar performance in the lead role earning widespread acclaim throughout the awards season.
Following its premiere in October, Anora scored five Golden Globe nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. Baker scooped the Directors Guild of America Award, while Madison clinched a BAFTA for Best Leading Actress.
Anora bagged six nominations at the 2025 Oscars and emerged victorious in all categories except for Actor in a Supporting Role (Yura Borisov).
Plot of Anora
Anora revolves around the central character named ‘Ani’, a vibrant and carefree dancer from New York City who embarks on a passionate relationship with Vanya (Mark Eidelshtein), the 21-year-old son of a Russian tycoon. The duo impulsively journeys to Las Vegas, much to the disapproval of Vanya’s family, who threaten to intervene and annul their marriage. The film delves into themes of power, privilege, social class, and dominance, with Ani as the fiery focal point.
Actress Mikey Madison continues to receive acclaim for her portrayal, expressing to Screen Rant: ‘I’m thrilled that audiences appreciate the film and its broader reach exceeded my expectations.’
Writer and director Sean Baker echoes similar sentiments, revealing at Cannes that clinching the Palme d’Or and gaining global film industry recognition marked what he had long perceived as the ultimate ‘culmination’ of his career. Let’s hope it’s just the beginning.
Discover how you can view this highly acclaimed film.
Where to Watch Anora?
Anora is currently showing in Dutch theaters or available for rental via Pathe Thuis.
When Will Anora Be Available for Streaming?
Given that the distributor of Anora, Neon, has an existing pact with Hulu, where all Neon productions are exclusively streamed on the Disney platform, anticipate seeing the film on Disney+ in the near future, likely on March 17, just around the corner!
