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The Testament of Ann Lee

2025

130 minutes

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Overview

An epic fable about religious leader Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, who was proclaimed by her followers as the female Christ and went on to build one of the largest utopian societies in American history. Lee–one of the rare female religious heads at the time– and her followers worshipped through exuberant song and dance.

Top Cast

Amanda Seyfried headshot

Amanda Seyfried

Ann Lee

Lewis Pullman headshot

Lewis Pullman

William Lee

Thomasin McKenzie headshot

Thomasin McKenzie

Mary Partington / Narrator

Matthew Beard headshot

Matthew Beard

James Whittaker

Christopher Abbott headshot

Christopher Abbott

Abraham Standerin

David Cale headshot

David Cale

John Hocknell

Stacy Martin headshot

Stacy Martin

Jane Wardly

Scott Handy headshot

Scott Handy

James Wardley

Jeremy Wheeler headshot

Jeremy Wheeler

John Townley

Tim Blake Nelson headshot

Tim Blake Nelson

Pastor Reuben Wight

Daniel Blumberg headshot

Daniel Blumberg

Deacon Talmadge Bishop

Jamie Bogyo headshot

Jamie Bogyo

Viola Prettejohn headshot

Viola Prettejohn

Natalie Shinnick headshot

Natalie Shinnick

Shannon Woodward headshot

Shannon Woodward