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Anchoress

1993Movie1 h 48 min

67

GoodGoodWatch score

67

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Summary

A 14th-century peasant becomes transfixed by a statue of the Virgin Mary, and petitions to be walled into a cell attached to the church as a religious hermit.

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Thought-provoking
Adults
Public viewing safe

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You want something to laugh at
You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or romance.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Chris Newby
Written by: Judith Stanley-Smith, Christine Watkins
Produced by: Paul Breuls, Ben Gibson
Music by: Hugh Strain, St. Clair Davis, Beryl Mortimer

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Facts

September 10, 1993 · 1 h 48 min · Drama, Horror

Released: September 10, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
Genres: Drama, Horror
Original language: English
Made in: Belgium, United Kingdom
Available in: 8 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Anchoress?"

Questions about Anchoress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anchoress?

In the United States, Anchoress streams on BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Anchoress worth watching?

67

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Will Anchoress scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 1 of 10 and tension 4.

Is Anchoress plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.