---
title: "The Testament of Ann Lee"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-testament-of-ann-lee-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1401281
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-testament-of-ann-lee-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Testament of Ann Lee is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under History, Drama, Music. Produced and broadcast by Mid March Media, Annapurna Pictures, FirstGen Content. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sweeping portrait of Ann Lee, the Shaker founder hailed as a female Christ."

### Why Watch
- Explores early American religious movements
- Features period music
- Stars Amanda Seyfriedová

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception (60% rating)
- Runtime exceeds two hours
- Tone & Suitability: Rated R, the film contains mature themes and depictions of 18th‑century religious life.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, spiritual, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-testament-of-ann-lee-2025#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mona Fastvold
- **Networks / Studios**: Mid March Media, Annapurna Pictures, FirstGen Content

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who was Ann Lee?
Ann Lee was the founder of the Shaker sect, preaching gender and social equality and revered by followers as a female Christ.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The Testament of Ann Lee is classified as a history, drama, and music film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on December 25 2025.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 2 hours 17 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Mona Lerche.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Testament of Ann Lee — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1401281)
- [The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) | Reviews - User's | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-gb/film/1700847-the-testament-of-ann-lee/reviews/)
- [Svědectví o Ann Lee [The Testament of Ann Lee] (2025): Obsazení…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4321639-svedectvi-o-ann-lee/tvurci)
- [The Testament of Ann Lee (The Testament of Ann Lee) | Edna.cz](https://www.edna.cz/film-the-testament-of-ann-lee/)
- [The Testament of Ann Lee (2026)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-testament-of-ann-lee)
- [The Testament of Ann Lee: Náboženskou sektu představuje strhující trailer](https://www.fandimefilmu.cz/clanek/38122-the-testament-of-ann-lee-nabozenskou-sektu-predstavuje-strhujici-trailer)

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