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Ammonite

2020Movie1 h 58 minR

DramaRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic726.9Rotten Tomatoes70%70%

A deeply romantic, profoundly sad romance movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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

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Story

In 1840s England, palaeontologist Mary Anning and a young woman sent by her husband to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship. Despite the chasm between their social spheres and personalities, Mary and Charlotte discover they can each offer what the other has been searching for: the realisation that they are not alone. It is the beginning of a passionate and all-consuming love affair that will defy all social bounds and alter the course of both lives irrevocably.

Feels like

  • Somber Period Drama
  • Intense Lesbian Romance
  • Visually Stunning Cinematography
  • Emotionally Restrained Performance
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Class Divide Narrative
  • Slow-Burning Intimacy
  • Historical Biopic
  • Grief and Isolation
  • Understated Storytelling

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Francis Lee
Written by
Francis Lee
Produced by
Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly
Music by
Volker Bertelmann, Dustin O'Halloran

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Facts

November 13, 2020 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
November 13, 2020
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$1 million
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Old-Timey Bathing Suit, Florence Nightingale Effect, Oscar Bait +9

  • Old-Timey Bathing Suit
  • Florence Nightingale Effect
  • Oscar Bait
  • Toplessness from the Back
  • Sleepy Depressive
  • It's Not You, It's Me
  • Period Piece
  • Incurable Cough of Death
  • Queer Romance
  • Unkempt Beauty
  • City Mouse
  • Limerick

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ammonite?"

Questions about Ammonite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ammonite?

KanopyTubi TV

In the United States, Ammonite is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Ammonite worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Ammonite good for date night?

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

Is Ammonite plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Ammonite use?

Old-Timey Bathing SuitFlorence Nightingale EffectOscar BaitToplessness from the BackSleepy DepressiveIt's Not You, It's MePeriod PieceIncurable Cough of DeathQueer RomanceUnkempt BeautyCity MouseLimerickand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Old-Timey Bathing Suit, Florence Nightingale Effect, and Oscar Bait.