Waiting for Anya
2020, English. Directed by Ben Cookson.
During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Waiting for Anya
Waiting for Anya isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 February 2020
- Country
- Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Cookson, Toby Torlesse
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What Waiting for Anya is based on
Waiting for Anya is based on Waiting for Anya (1990) by Michael Morpurgo.
1990
Waiting for Anya
By Michael Morpurgo
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Waiting for Anya: quick answers
Is Waiting for Anya worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Waiting for Anya?
Waiting for Anya runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Waiting for Anya have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waiting for Anya. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waiting for Anya parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Waiting for Anya is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Waiting for Anya on?
Waiting for Anya isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waiting for Anya?
If you liked Waiting for Anya, try The Aryan Couple, Run Boy Run, This Life.
Who directed Waiting for Anya?
Waiting for Anya (2020) was directed by Ben Cookson and stars Noah Schnapp, Thomas Kretschmann, Frederick Schmidt.
What is Waiting for Anya based on?
Waiting for Anya is based on Waiting for Anya (1990) by Michael Morpurgo.