Ammonite (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, Ammonite is a drama and romance film directed by Francis Lee, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1840s England, palaeontologist Mary Anning and a young woman sent by her husband to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship. Despite the chasm between their social spheres and personalities, Mary and Charlotte discover they can each offer what the other has been searching for: the realisation that they are not alone. It is the beginning of a passionate and all-consuming love affair that will defy all social bounds and alter the course of both lives irrevocably.
Who’s in it. Ammonite stars Kate Winslet as Mary Anning, Saoirse Ronan as Charlotte Murchison, Fiona Shaw as Elizabeth Philpot and Gemma Jones as Molly Anning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ammonite has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ammonite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ammonite tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ammonite (2020)?
- In US, Ammonite is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ammonite worth watching?
- Ammonite holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ammonite?
- Ammonite stars Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Fiona Shaw, Gemma Jones and Alec Secăreanu.
- When was Ammonite released?
- Ammonite was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.