Anora
Anora is a 2024 American film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture and became Google's top-searched movie of 2025, launching star Mikey Madison to international recognition.
An independent film with a modest budget outperformed franchise blockbusters at both the box office conversation and, remarkably, in raw global search volume throughout its extended awards season run.
An Independent Awards Contender
Directed by Sean Baker, Anora tells the story of a Brooklyn exotic dancer who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, blending comedy and drama across a chaotic narrative.
Sweeping the Oscars
The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture along with several other major awards, an unusually strong showing for an independent film against larger studio productions.
Launching Mikey Madison
Star Mikey Madison won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading performance, transforming her from a supporting player into one of Hollywood's most searched rising stars.
The Year's Top Movie Search
Despite competing against major franchise releases, Anora became Google's top-searched movie globally in 2025, reflecting its outsized cultural impact throughout an extended awards season.
