Anora delivers a strong performance at the global box office. Directed by Sean Baker, Anora is a romantic comedy about a sex worker from Brooklyn who decides to marry the young adult son of a Russian oligarch. Everything seems idyllic for a few days, until her new husband’s family finds out and sends some of their people to get the marriage annulled. The film released in limited release on October 18, and expanded internationally this past weekend. Anora features a leading cast including Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eidelshtein, Vache Tovmasyan, and Karren Karagulian.
As per Collider, Anora has made a decent showing at the global box office so far. As the film expanded into 19 new markets this past weekend, it has come to a total gross of $2.4 million overseas. It also added another $1.9 million at the domestic box office this weekend, which brought its overall total to $6.4 million worldwide. Some of its box office highlights included the United Kingdom, where it opened at no. 6.
What This Means For Anora
Anora’s Awards Potential Just Got Better
As of now, Anora is outpacing director Baker’s 2017 indie hit The Florida Project. The film was released around the same time seven years ago and made a total of $10.9 million during the entirety of its run. Anora‘s domestic opening itself was more than double The Florida Project‘s, and its total in just a few weeks is already over half of The Florida Project‘s overall gross. Anora has already far surpassed the gross of Baker’s 2021 film Red Rocket, which made only $2.3 million overall.
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Anora‘s box office traction is a great sign for the attention it might get during awards season. The film was already in good standing, as Anora has received glowing reviews, including a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score. Its success potential is further boosted by the fact that it won the coveted Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival this past May, which has oftentimes correlated with Oscar nominations. The film’s box office will further its exposure, increasing the chances that enough people will see it to score Anora nominations.
Our Take On Anora’s Success
Anora Is A Great Film
In a year that has been extremely fickle at the box office, it is great to see Anora succeed. While it has already gotten the exposure from Cannes, Anora is far from typical Hollywood storytelling, featuring unconventional characters and dialogue, and taking time to let the story unfold. The movie also combines multiple elements that have made Baker’s films great: the chaotic comedy of Red Rocket, the frenetic pacing and location changes of Tangerine, and the heartbreak of The Florida Project. These elements make Anora a successful film, and luckily this success is mirrored at the box office.
Source: Collider
Anora’s life takes a dramatic twist when she impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, catapulting her from the streets of Brooklyn to a world of opulence and scrutiny. As her new in-laws arrive with plans to dismantle the hasty union, Anora must navigate the cultural and social chasms between her past and her present. The film, directed by Sean Baker, masterfully blends sharp social commentary with heartfelt drama, painting a vivid picture of love, identity, and the unexpected consequences of a fairytale gone awry.
- Director
- Sean Baker
- Release Date
- October 18, 2024
- Studio(s)
- Cre Film , FilmNation Entertainment
- Writers
- Sean Baker
- Cast
- Mikey Madison , Mark Eydelshteyn , Karren Karagulian , Yuriy Borisov , Vache Tovmasyan , Ivy Wolk , Luna Sofía Miranda , Ross Brodar , Lindsey Normington , Darya Ekamasova , Emily Weider , Alena Gurevich , Masha Zhak , Paul Weissman , Charlton Lamar , Aleksey Serebryakov , Ella Rubin , Vincent Radwinsky , Michael Sergio , Brittney Rodriguez , Sophia Carnabuci , Anton Bitter , Zoë Vnak
- Character(s)
- Anora , Ivan , Toros , Igor , Garnick , Crystal , Lulu , Security Guard , Diamond , Galina , Nikki , Clara , Tatiana’s Hostess , Nick , Court Security , Nikolay , Vera , Jimmy , Judge , Dawn , Jenny , Tom , Rachel
- Runtime
- 139 Minutes