Fingersmith (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Series · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2005, Fingersmith is a drama, mystery and crime series.

What it’s about. A young woman is hired as a maid to an heiress who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering uncle. But, the maid has a secret: she is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a gentleman to help him seduce the heiress to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until the women discover some unexpected emotions.

Who’s in it. Fingersmith stars Sally Hawkins as Sue Trinder, Elaine Cassidy as Maud Lilly, Rupert Evans as Richard 'Gentleman' Rivers and Charles Dance as Mr. Chistopher Lilly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Fingersmith has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fingersmith page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fingersmith tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fingersmith (2005)?
In US, Fingersmith is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Fingersmith worth watching?
Fingersmith holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Fingersmith?
Fingersmith stars Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans, Charles Dance and Imelda Staunton.
When was Fingersmith released?
Fingersmith was released in 2005.