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A young shepherd and a widow help smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain in this...
A young shepherd and a widow help smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain in this World War II drama.
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43 %28 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
58 %57 reviewsAudience score rating
"Despite its laudable intentions, Waiting for Anya proves less impactful than it should be."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"As harrowing as Jo's ordeal may be, the movie doesn't fail to provide the obligatory uplift."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Means well, but its insipid approach to history makes watching it feel like a homework assignment."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"It remains overly didactic."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"It's the kind of film that's good news for anyone with a book report due on the source, but can't be recommended under any other circumstances."
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Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph"The film is gorgeous to look at, all alpine meadow flowers and glorious green mountains. But the drama loses momentum pretty early on."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Budget limitations, tonal inconsistencies and several creaky supporting performances are just some of the elements that scupper this worthy if ultimately inept Michael Morpurgo adaptation."
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The Times
The TimesWaiting for Anya | Details
- Rating
- M, Violence
- Runtime
- 109
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller, War
- Country of origin
- Belgium, UK
