The Testament of Ann Lee
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From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).
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- Amanda Seyfried
- Lewis Pullman
- Thomasin McKenzie
- Matthew Beard
- Christopher Abbott
- Viola Prettejohn
- David Cale
- Stacy Martin
- Scott Handy
- Jeremy Wheeler
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This speculative biopic about Shaker founder Ann Lee divides audiences between those mesmerized by its ecstatic musical-prayer sequences and stunning choreography, and those who find its surface-level character exploration frustratingly distant. Critics consistently praise the extraordinary craft work - from Daniel Blumberg's electrifying hymnal score to Celia Rowlson-Hall's transcendent choreography - while noting the film's companion-piece relationship to 'The Brutalist' in exploring religious devotion meeting harsh reality.
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- Aug 31, 2025
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Insane
PA27Jan 4, 2026[thumping my chest with ecstatic devotion]
Sean FennesseySep 1, 2025Hot on the heels of “The Brutalist,” Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet have returned with another sweeping historical epic about a European iconoclast who comes to America in order to build a new kind of church. Even more excitingly, “The Testament of Ann Lee” — a speculative,…
davidehrlich - Nov 3, 2025
Aware this will read like a backhanded insult, but the thing I really walked away with here is a greater appreciation for what Fastvold and Corbet were doing with The Brutalist. This is very much a companion piece to several themes in that movie. Both are stories about…
demi adejuyigbeDec 23, 2025because of what she’s been through and she’s still singing
fran hoepfnerSep 1, 2025amanda seyfried is mother
marty - Sep 9, 2025
I’d do this too if it meant not having to sleep with men in the 1700s God said nah to sins of the flesh, sorry
Amanda the JediDec 25, 2025it's just nice to see dancing and movement shot wide so you can actually see it. Jon M Chu found dead in a ditch tbh
Kyle TurnerFeb 20, 2026Oh Amerylda Streepfried…..
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- Ornnio lovedThe Testament of Ann Lee
This is a masterpiece; a truly phenomenal work of art. Please experience this film and soak in its unyielding beauty. The intoxicating choreography, mesmerizing songs, and superb cinematography was so convincingly spiritual, I was converted for all two hours. Amanda Seyfried!!!
Oakley Frank likedThe Testament of Ann LeeThis is a well told story. This kind of movie can become annoying and drawn out very fast but this was fine. 3 acts, paced evenly, i was intrigued and thought it was emotional. The scenes were shot very well. Some parts were excessively weird is why im not rating this higher
jam jammy jambam lovedThe Testament of Ann LeeAdored my time with this. Honest portrayal of a truly fascinating movement and larger than life figure. Seyfried was magnificent (kate hudson over her is bonkers). Beautiful cinematography and a really electric score. Prayer (dance) sequences were really fun to experience.
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Phoebe Howell lovedThe Testament of Ann Leeas a reminder that we’re all supposed to be singing and drumming and dancing around fires in the woods, it was electric. it made me want to dance, and to make music, and to start a cult.
Michael Callanan likedThe Testament of Ann LeeSome of the best musical sequences I've seen and Amanda Seyfried you mother
Tio Sousa likedThe Testament of Ann LeeObsession and devotion
- Manon likedThe Testament of Ann Lee
Beautifully made !
Emily G is "meh" onThe Testament of Ann LeeBoring and weird
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