36 Anastasia Quotes from the 1997 Cult Film about the Royal Fugitive

When Anastasia loses her home and memory as a child, she also forgoes the opportunity to grow up a royal. However, a series of terrifying events leads her into the arms of her grandmother, Dowager Empress Marie.

Set in Russia in 1916, "Anastasia" focuses on the journey of Anastasia Romanov, the only surviving member of Czar Nicolas' family after Rasputin's attack. Then a toddler, Anastasia, and her grandmother, Dowager Empress Marie, escaped the horrifying event that killed their other family members.

Unfortunately, Anastasia and her grandmother were separated, and the young girl was left with no memory of her childhood. Years later, two conmen groom to fool Dowager Empress Marie into thinking she is the lost granddaughter the royal had been looking for, without knowing the truth.

Through the journey of reuniting with her grandmother, Anastasia faces several challenges, including Rasputin's determination to end her. Nevertheless, her inner strength and courage lead her to survive and lead a life of love and happiness.

Image of Anastasia with the quote: “You used me? I was just part of your con to get her money?” | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

Anastasia's Quotes from Her Dialogues

"I guess every lonely girl would hope she's a princess." — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

"Anastasia: I'm not afraid of you.

Rasputin: I can fix that. Care for a little swim under the ice?" — "Anastasia"

"Anastasia: I never cared for Stroganoff.

Vladimir: She said that like a Romanov." — "Anastasia"

"You used me? I was just part of your con to get her money?" — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

'Dimitri: Here, I brought you a dress.

Anastasia: You brought me a... tent?"- 'Anastasia.' — "Anastasia"

Image of Anastasia with the quote: "I hate trains! Remind me *never* to get on the train again." | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

"On the wind, across the sea, hear this song and remember. Soon you'll be home with me once upon a December." — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

"Rasputin: Long Live the Romanovs!

Anastasia: All right. I couldn't have said it better myself!" — "Anastasia"

"Anastasia: Dimitri, do you think I'm royalty?

Dimitri: You know I do.

Anastasia: Then stop bossing me around!" — "Anastasia"

"I hate trains! Remind me *never* to get on the train again." — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

Image of Anastasia with the quote: “The Russian Circus. I think it's still in here.” | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

"Dowager Empress Marie: Oh look! The drawing you gave me! Remember?

Anastasia: Oh yeah... Olga made me so mad; she said it looked like a pig riding a donkey. [laughs] She was right." — "Anastasia"

"The Russian Circus. I think it's still in here." — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

"Anastasia: You think you're gonna miss it?

Dimitri: Miss what? Your talking?

Anastasia: No! Russia." — "Anastasia"

"Anastasia: Oh no, not me. No, no! Nobody ever told me I had to prove I was the Grand Duchess!

Dimitri: Look, I...

Anastasia: Show up, yes. Look nice, fine. But lie?" — "Anastasia"

"Dear Grandmama, wish me luck. We'll be together in Paris again soon." — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

Image of Anastasia with the quote: "This is for Dimitri. This is for my family. And this? This is for you. Dasvidaniya." | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

"Men are such babies." — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

"This is for Dimitri. This is for my family. And this? This is for you. Dasvidaniya." — Anastasia, "Anastasia"

"Anastasia" Quotes from the Main Villain - Rasputin

"Bartok: Master! You're alive?

Rasputin: In a matter of speaking!" — "Anastasia"

"Rasputin: No one can save you now.

Dimitri: Wanna bet?" — "Anastasia"

Image of Rasputin with the quote: “I am calm. I am heartless. I have no fear whatsoever.” | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

"I am calm. I am heartless. I have no fear whatsoever." — Rasputin, "Anastasia"

"Bartok: Right. Kill... kill her? Sir, what happened to the party idea?

Rasputin: That's where we'll kill her." — "Anastasia"

"Rasputin: Bartok, get me a comb, find some cologne. I want to look my best!

Bartok: That might take some work, sir." — "Anastasia"

"Rasputin: See that you remember, you incompetent Rodent!

Bartok: Oh sure, blame the bat. What the heck? We're easy targets." — "Anastasia"

"Rasputin: I will kill her. Crush her at the height of her glory.

Bartok: And we're back to the crushing. Sir, I'm begging you, please, please forget the girl and get a life!

Rasputin: Oh, I'll get a life, Bartok. Hers!" — "Anastasia"

Image of Dowager Empress Marie with the quote: "Oh, Anastasia. My Anastasia." | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

"Anastasia" Quotes from Dowager Empress Marie, Dimitri, and Other Characters

"Dowager Empress Marie: You'll stop at nothing, will you?

Dimitri: I'm probably about as stubborn as you are." — "Anastasia"

"Oh, Anastasia. My Anastasia." — Dowager Empress Marie, "Anastasia"

"Dowager Empress Marie: Young man, where did you get that music box? You were the young boy, weren't you? The servant boy who got us out? You saved her life and mine, and you restored her to me. Yet you want no reward.

Dimitri: Not anymore.

Dowager Empress Marie: Why the change of mind?

Dimitri: It was more a change of heart." — "Anastasia"

"There was a time, not very long ago, when we lived in an enchanted world of elegant palaces and grand parties. The year was 1916, and my son, Nicholas, was the Czar of Imperial Russia..." — Dowager Empress Marie, "Anastasia"

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Image of Bartok with the quote: "I'd give her a ha. And a hi-ya. And then a ooh-wha. And I'd kick her, sir." | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

"Dimitri: I accept your gratitude, your highness, but I…I don't want your money.

Dowager Empress Marie: What do you want then?

Dimitri: Unfortunately, nothing you can give." — "Anastasia"

"Sophie: They've eloped! Isn't it romantic? It's a perfect ending.

"Vladimir: Oh! An unspoken attraction!

Dimitri: *Attraction*? To that skinny little brat? Have you lost your mind?

Vladimir: I was only asking a simple question.

Dimitri: Attraction... ridiculous!" — "Anastasia"

"I'd give her a ha. And a hi-ya. And then a ooh-wha. And I'd kick her, sir." — Bartok, "Anastasia"

"You know, you really should watch your blood pressure. My nephew Izzy just keeled over mid-mango. Stress, it's a killer, sir. And he was a fruit bat..." — Bartok, "Anastasia"

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"Dimitri: I was the boy in the palace - the one who opened the wall. She's the real thing, Vlad.

Vladimir: Then that means our Anya has found her family. We have found the heir to the Russian throne. And you...

Dimitri: Will walk out of her life forever.

Vladimir: But...

Dimitri: Princesses don't marry kitchen boys." — "Anastasia"

Image of Dimitri with the quote: Rasputin: No one can save you now. Dimitri: Wanna bet?" | Source: Youtube.com/20thCenturyStudios

Although inspired by a historical event, the 1997 film has several fictional elements. Nevertheless, "Anastasia" has a strong moral and inspirational underpinning, such as the relationship between the titular character and the man who plots against her. As they get to know each other more, he saves her while she forgives him.

Many other films and shows feature strong and independent women who have notable quotes, including "Tomb Raider," who starred Angelina Jolie. The actress is now a mom to several kids, including Shiloh Jolie Pitt, whom she shares with former partner Brad Pitt. The actor is now in a different relationship.