Sean Baker, known for films about marginalized communities, directed and co-wrote it.
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Mikey Madison plays Ani, earning high praise and award nominations.
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Won 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
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Premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, winning the Palme d'Or.
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Made for $6M, grossed over $40M worldwide.
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Shot in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, a Russian-speaking community.
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94% on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its raw storytelling.
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Available on Hulu from March 17, 2025, and for rent on other platforms.
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Features songs like "Dreaming" by Blondie and "All the Things She Said" by t.A.T.u.
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Mikey Madison learned Russian and pole dancing for the role.
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A realistic take on sex work, challenging romantic clichés.
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Sparked debates about how sex workers are portrayed in films.
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Ani, a Brooklyn stripper, falls for Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch. Their quick marriage brings trouble as his family interferes.
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