Oscar Darling ‘Anora’ Is Now Streaming On Hulu
Anora is a comedy drama about a Russian-American stripper, Anora (Mikey Madison), who is introduced to the heir of a Russian oligarch.
Anora was the standout at the 2025 Oscars, winning five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker), Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. Previously it won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Now, Anora is streaming free for Hulu subscribers.
First, what is Anora about? Anora is a comedy drama about a Russian-American stripper, Anora (Mikey Madison), who prefers the nickname “Ani”. Through her work, she is introduced to Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the heir of a Russian oligarch. The two begin a whirlwind romance and marry in Las Vegas. The good times come to an abrupt halt when Vanya’s Russian parents hear of his marriage and come to the States to collect their son and bring him home.
What makes Anora so good? Anora captures the joyful highs of impulsive young love, as well as the heartbreaking fall back to reality when it ends. The film is instantly relatable to anyone who has experienced the sobering moment when you realize your romantic partner’s feelings aren’t what they led you to believe. There is also a hopeful ending as the audience realizes Anora has grown through the experience.
What else should I watch if I love Anora? Movies like Anora will be black comedies with strong female lead characters. For fans of Anora, we recommend Zola (2021), For a Good Time Call… (2012) and Promising Young Woman (2020).
