Anchoress (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, Anchoress is a drama film directed by Chris Newby, running about 108 minutes. “Ecstasy and orthodoxy in the 14th century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enter the medieval world of Christine Carpenter, a visionary girl who is to become an Anchoress (walled-in recluse) so that she can "live in the Virgin's house forever." Based on actual letters that were written about such an Anchoress in 1325, the film follows Christine as she awakens to her own sensuality and explores her own female, earth-based spirituality.
Who’s in it. Anchoress stars Natalie Morse as Christine Carpenter, Gene Bervoets as Reeve, Toyah Willcox as Pauline Carpenter and Pete Postlethwaite as William Carpenter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Anchoress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anchoress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anchoress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anchoress (1993)?
- In US, Anchoress is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anchoress worth watching?
- Anchoress holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anchoress?
- Anchoress stars Natalie Morse, Gene Bervoets, Toyah Willcox, Pete Postlethwaite and Christopher Eccleston.
- When was Anchoress released?
- Anchoress was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.