A one-reeler film by Paul Thomas Anderson
In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.
Anima (2019) is a music film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, released on June 26, 2019 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Thom Yorke, Dajana Roncione, Frida Dam Seidel and Joseba Yerro Izaguirre. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 494 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Anima before you stream it.
Thom Yorke
as Thom Yorke
Dajana Roncione
as Featured Performer
Frida Dam Seidel
as Dancer
Joseba Yerro Izaguirre
as Dancer
Jean Michael Sinisterra Munoz
as Dancer
Takuya Fujisawa
as Dancer
Valerija Kuzmica
as Dancer
Dorotea Saykaly
as Dancer
Duncan Schultz
as Dancer
Einar-Anton Aas Nikkerud
as Dancer
Hiroki Ichinose
as Dancer
Sabine Groenendijk
as Dancer
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, produced by Michal Škop, Erica Frauman and Sara Murphy.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 494 ratings.
Anima, Thom Yorke’s short film companion to his third album, masterfully blends music and visual storytelling to explore themes of anxiety and dystopia. Without dialogue, the film communicates emotion through dance, atmosphere, and Yorke’s expressive performance. The story, though simple, is executed with precision—each song matching the rising tension and resolution seamlessly. Visually captivating and emotionally…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
2026
2012
2024
2019
1984
2025
2001
2018
2024
2023
2018
2014
2019
1990
1946
2019
2026
2021
2003
2018
2017
Movie
2017
2018
2005
2024
2015
2023
Movie
2003
2021
2009
2018
2019
2021
1987
2000
2009
2021
2024
Anima (2019) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Anima (2019) includes Thom Yorke, Dajana Roncione, Frida Dam Seidel, Joseba Yerro Izaguirre and Jean Michael Sinisterra Munoz. The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Anima was released on June 26, 2019 and runs for 15m.
Anima (2019) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 494 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Anima trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
