The Testament of Ann Lee

2025 • 137 min • R

“The Earth will shake and tremble.”

★ 6.8 / 10 (72 votes)

History Drama Music

Synopsis

Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers’ worship through song and dance, based on real events.

About This Film

The Testament of Ann Lee is a 2025 history, drama, music film directed by Mona Fastvold. With a runtime of 137 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 72 votes on TMDB. The film stars Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie, Matthew Beard, Christopher Abbott among its cast of 51 credited actors.

Cast

Amanda Seyfried

as Ann Lee

Lewis Pullman

as William Lee

Thomasin McKenzie

as Mary Partington / Narrator

Matthew Beard

as James Whittaker

Christopher Abbott

as Abraham Standerin

Viola Prettejohn

as Nancy Lee

David Cale

as John Hocknell

Stacy Martin

as Jane Wardly

Scott Handy

as James Wardley

Jeremy Wheeler

as John Townley

Tim Blake Nelson

as Pastor Reuben Wight

Daniel Blumberg

as Deacon Talmadge Bishop

Willem van der Vegt

as Ann's Father

Maria Sand

as Ann's Mother

Millie-Rose Crossley

as Ann Lee (12 Yrs)

Esmee Hewett

as Ann Lee (6 Yrs)

Harry Conway

as William Lee (10 Yrs)

Benjamin Bagota

as William Lee (4 Yrs)

Scott Alexander Young

as Chief Magistrate Tideswell

George Taylor

as George Whitefield

Crew