THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE - The Popcorn Junkies Movoe Review (Spoilers)

The Testament of Ann Lee is a 2025 epic historical musical drama film directed by Mona Fastvold, who co-wrote it with Brady Corbet. The film stars Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shakers religious sect in the 18th century. The supporting cast includes Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Stacy Martin, Tim Blake Nelson, and Christopher Abbott.The Testament of Ann Lee had its premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 1 September 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion, and was given a limited theatrical release in the United States on 25 December and the United Kingdom on 27 February 2026 by Searchlight Pictures. The film received positive reviews from critics, with Seyfried receiving acclaim for her performance (often described as "career-best") and earning nominations for the Golden Globe Award and the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.