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The Testament of Ann Lee

2025Movie2 h 17 minR

DramaHistory
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic806.7Rotten Tomatoes85%62%

A profoundly sad, moving history movie about a real life story and faith and meaning, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

The Earth will shake and tremble.

The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female Christ.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Religious Drama
  • Feminist Theology
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Period Piece
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Social Equality Themes
  • Charismatic Leadership
  • Intimate Character Study

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Mona Fastvold
Written by
Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
Produced by
Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, Viktória Petrányi
Music by
Daniel Blumberg

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Facts

December 25, 2025 · 2 h 17 min · R

Released
December 25, 2025
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
History, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
74 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Testament of Ann Lee?"

Questions about The Testament of Ann Lee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Testament of Ann Lee?

Hulu

In the United States, The Testament of Ann Lee streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is The Testament of Ann Lee worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is The Testament of Ann Lee plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Testament of Ann Lee a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.