The Testament of Ann Lee
dir. Mona Fastvold
73
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Illuminated by Amanda Seyfried's sterling performance, The Testament of Ann Lee accepts The Shakers' founder on her own terms and reaches its own rhapsodic highs as a result.
Audience consensus
The Testament of Ann Lee is an inspired offering, made unforgettable by Seyfried’s undeniably powerful performance, though its deliberate pace may only captivate a niche audience.
Directed byMona Fastvold
StarringAmanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie, Matthew Beard, Christopher Abbott, Viola Prettejohn
Written byMona Fastvold, Brady Corbet
CinematographyWilliam Rexer
EditingSofía Subercaseaux
MusicDaniel Blumberg
The Testament of Ann Lee
2025 · R · 2h 17m
History, Drama, Music
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.
Our Verdict
73
Critics Consensus
Illuminated by Amanda Seyfried's sterling performance, The Testament of Ann Lee accepts The Shakers' founder on her own terms and reaches its own rhapsodic highs as a result.
Audience Consensus
The Testament of Ann Lee is an inspired offering, made unforgettable by Seyfried’s undeniably powerful performance, though its deliberate pace may only captivate a niche audience.
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