The story follows Anya (Meg Ryan), an amnesiac orphan in 1920s Russia who seeks to discover her true identity. She joins forces with two charming con men—Dimitri (John Cusack) and Vladimir (Kelsey Grammer)—who hope to pass her off as the "lost princess" to claim a reward from the Dowager Empress Marie (Angela Lansbury) in Paris.

: A courageous and spirited protagonist who stands out for her feistiness and determination.

Review for the 1997 animated film , directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. Overview

: The antagonist, depicted as an undead sorcerer (Christopher Lloyd) with a comedic bat sidekick, Bartok (Hank Azaria). Music & Animation

: A morally complex hero whose early motivations for money gradually shift toward genuine care for Anya.

The film's high points are its Academy Award-nominated soundtrack and grand visual style.

Released by 20th Century Fox in 1997, Anastasia is a lush, romantic, and adventurous reimagining of the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna. Though often mistaken for a Disney film due to its musical format and eventual acquisition by Disney, it was originally the flagship production of Fox Animation Studios.