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The Testament of Ann Lee

2025 2 h 17 min Drama · Musical · History

A musical biography of Ann Lee, the Shaker founder revered as a female Christ, who fled England for New York in 1774 to build a community on gender equality.

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About the film

The Earth will shake and tremble.

What it’s about

In 1774, Ann Lee and her followers flee persecution in England and settle in New York, where she establishes a religious community preaching gender equality, collective property, and worship. The film traces her rise as a leader revered by some as a female Christ.

What hooks you

Amanda Seyfried plays Ann Lee, with Lewis Pullman as William Lee and Thomasin McKenzie as Mary Partington. Directed by Mona Fastvold, the film was nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and earned Seyfried a Golden Globe nomination.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy historical dramas that explore faith and radical social ideas, and those drawn to musical storytelling with a meditative, contemplative tone.

Technical details
Countries
United States, United Kingdom
Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Musical, History, Biography
Running time
2h 17min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Sep 1, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 338 votes
6.8 /10
IMDb
6.84,700
Kinopoisk
6.31,397
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Creative team

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Director Mona Fastvold
Starring
  1. 01 Amanda Seyfried Ann Lee
  2. 02 Lewis Pullman William Lee
  3. 03 Thomasin McKenzie Mary Partington / Narrator
  4. 04 Stacy Martin Jane Wardley · Jane Wardly
  5. 05 Christopher Abbott Abraham Standerin
  6. 06 Tim Blake Nelson Pastor Reuben Wight
  7. 07 Viola Prettejohn Nancy Lee
  8. 08 Scott Handy James Wardley
  9. 09 David Cale John Hocknell
  10. 10 Matthew Beard James Whittaker

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