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The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister

2010Movie1 h 30 min

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–71%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Summary

A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
James Kent
Written by
Jane English
Produced by
Mark Bentley
Music by
Avshalom Caspi

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Facts

March 1, 2010 · 1 h 30 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
March 1, 2010
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?"

Questions about The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister from Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7).

Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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