Anon (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Anon is a 2018 sci-fi thriller directed by Andrew Niccol, starring Clive Owen as Sal Frieland, Colm Feore and Amanda Seyfried. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on Netflix.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Netflix
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Anon About?
The premise of Anon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a future where all citizens’ memories are public record, detective Sal Frieland investigates a baffling string of murders. This crime-free society seemingly impossible, his investigation leads him to the mysterious Girl. Her existence challenges the foundations of their world and threatens to expose a hidden truth about their seemingly perfect system.
Anon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hacker
- female nudity
- murder
- detective
- technology
- female topless nudity
- police officer
- murder investigation
- mysterious stranger
- loss of child
- lack of privacy
- sex scene
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- investigation
- shot in the head
- first person perspective
- character's point of view camera shot
- assumed identity
- identity
- neo noir
- tech noir
- future noir
- femme fatale
- undercover
- dog
- rat
- police
- augmented reality
- privacy
- big breasts
- doggystyle
- policeman
- dystopia
- internet
- one word title
- written by director
- painting
- forgery
- double murder
- hitwoman
- prostitute
- police officer killed
- pistol
- apartment
- revolver
- bible
- shot to death
- shot in the forehead
- female killer
- nightclub
- cigarette smoking
Where to Watch Anon
Stream it on Netflix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Anon Cast & Characters
Clive Owen leads the cast as Sal Frieland, with Colm Feore as Charles Gattis and Amanda Seyfried as The Girl. Directed by Andrew Niccol; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Niccol
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Amanda Seyfried as The Girl -
Sonya Walger
Also Starring in Anon
· 12 more- Joe Pingue Lester Hagen
- Mark O'Brien
- Iddo Goldberg
- Rachel Roberts Alysa Egorian
- Jonathan Potts Dominic Ray
- Sebastian Pigott Detective Vardy
- Ethan Tavares
- Afiya Bennett Ima Aug
- James Tam Wei Han Xu
- Jeffrey Men Chen Sheng Lu
- Morgan Allen Iri Aug
- Toyin Ishola Chloe Benitez
Anon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Anon 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Our Echo Score gives it 68/100, strongest in sensory experience (82) and weakest in story & flow (55).
Anon Echo Score Breakdown
Anon delivers a visually arresting vision of a digital dystopia but falls short in narrative cohesion and emotional depth. Critics and viewers alike acknowledge the director’s meticulous world‐building, immersive production design, and thought‐provoking premise. Yet the film’s convoluted plotting, rushed final act, and perfunctory character development limit its overall engagement. In summary, Anon scores high on conceptual style and sensory impact but remains a mixed experience in terms of storytelling and emotional resonance.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 78
In terms of direction and cinematography, Anon establishes a striking visual lexicon of muted tones and precision framing. The production design convincingly maps a near‐future world with seamless integration of practical and digital elements. Though some observers found the color palette overly desaturated, most praise the consistent stylistic vision and crisp editing rhythms. Overall, its art direction enhances the film’s thematic atmosphere.
- Character & Emotion 60
When it comes to acting and emotional resonance, performances deliver mixed results. Clive Owen’s restrained portrayal anchors the narrative with a brooding presence, while Amanda Seyfried’s enigmatic role generates intermittent tension. Some critics noted underdeveloped backstories and perfunctory dialogue that hinder deeper engagement with the protagonists. Nevertheless, the palpable on‐screen chemistry sustains interest despite limited character exploration.
- Story & Flow 55
In terms of plot coherence and pacing, Anon presents a thought‐provoking premise tempered by uneven narrative execution. The central mystery initially engages with measured revelations and futuristic ideas, but a rushed final act and contrived twists diminish dramatic momentum. While the film’s conceptual focus on surveillance and identity resonates, structural inconsistencies limit overall storytelling satisfaction.
- Sensory Experience 82
When it comes to sensory experience, Anon excels with an evocative soundtrack and polished sound design that enhance its stark visuals. The score’s ambient textures underscore narrative tension, while seamless soundscapes complement the film’s muted color scheme and futuristic setting. Despite occasional critiques of over‐desaturation, the combined audio‐visual elements create a cohesive sensory environment that reinforces the dystopian mood.
- Rewatch Factor 65
In terms of rewatch value, Anon offers compelling world‐building and thematic layers that may reward repeat viewings. The film’s conceptual complexity invites analysis of its surveillance motif and ethical questions. However, narrative unevenness and a lack of deeper character arcs could limit lasting appeal for some audiences. Overall, the sensory design and provocative premise provide moderate incentive for subsequent viewings.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 35%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
21 ratings
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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Anon Plot Summary
What happens in Anon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a disturbing future where cutting-edge Biosyn implants immerse humanity in a nonstop visual flood known as the Mind’s Eye, the essential concepts of privacy and anonymity have all but faded away. This technological advancement permits public access to individuals’ private information and meticulously logs their lives to an extensive network called The Ether, a resource utilized by law enforcement to pursue criminals.
Full summary
The whole story of Anon, scene by scene
Anon Box Office & Budget
Anon grossed $1.2 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 6% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
6% of its budget back
- International
- $1.2M
- Budget
- $20M
Anon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Anon.
How Well Do You Know Anon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What technology has eliminated personal privacy in the world of 'Anon'?
Cars in Anon
13 cars on screen, including the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado and the 1977 Plymouth Fury.
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1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Main role -
1977 Plymouth Fury Minor role -
Volvo 740 Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Background role
Anon Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “אנונימי” and “Anonimė”.
- Also known as
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- אנונימי
- Anonimė
- Anon - Mit den Augen des Killers
- ANON アノン:2018
- 未來殺姬
- Анон
- Анонім
- 匿名者
- 아논
- Tundmatu
- אנונ.
- Анонимно
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- 視界戰
- Az ismeretlen
- แหกกฎล่า ฆ่าล้ำอนาคต
- ANON アノン
- Thế Giới Vô Danh
- Nezināmā, ანონიმი
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Anon FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Anon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Anon?
Anon runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Anon released?
Anon was released on May 4, 2018.
Who directed Anon?
Anon was directed by Andrew Niccol.
More films by Andrew Niccol Who is in the cast of Anon?
Anon stars Clive Owen as Sal Frieland, Colm Feore as Charles Gattis and Amanda Seyfried as The Girl, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Anon?
In the US, Anon is streaming on Netflix (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Anon make at the box office?
Anon grossed $1.2 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million.
How is Anon rated?
Anon has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Anon have a post-credit scene?
No. Anon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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