Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- gentle
- anxious
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
The available reception suggests a sweet, well-intentioned South American animated coming-of-age story with imaginative child-centered appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Anina dislikes her palindrome name, and its unusual structure shapes her school experience and understanding of herself.
The black envelope and the ban on opening it drive Anina’s anxious speculation and adventures.
Anina’s nightmares and daydreams externalize her anxiety about punishment, enemies, and belonging.
The playground skirmish with Yisel leads Anina toward lessons about friendship, rivalry, and her place in the world.
Films like Anina, and why
Ernest & Celestine
childhood anxiety, imaginative animation, school friendships, and gentle coming-of-age themes
My Life as a Zucchini
playful animated storytelling, child-centered adventure, and warm reflections on identity
Song of the Sea
whimsical family animation centered on a young protagonist navigating fears and emotional growth
Movie Details
- Director
- Alfredo Soderguit
- Release Date
- 2013-04-19
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (45)
Cast
- Federica Lacaño
- María Mendive
- César Troncoso
- Cristina Morán
- Petru Valensky
- Roberto Suárez
- Gimena Fajardo
- Florencia Zabaleta
- Guillermina Pardo
- Lucía Parrilla
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Anina about?
- A palindrome-named schoolgirl turns an ominous punishment envelope into a whimsical journey through rivalry, friendship, and self-understanding.
- What is Anina like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Anina as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Anina violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Anina as mild.
- What did critics think of Anina?
- The available reception suggests a sweet, well-intentioned South American animated coming-of-age story with imaginative child-centered appeal.
- Which films are like Anina?
- Films with a similar feel include Ernest & Celestine, My Life as a Zucchini, and Song of the Sea.
- How long is Anina?
- Anina runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Anina?
- In United States, Anina is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
