Ammonite

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Ammonite

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Released Nov 13, 2020

2h 0m

Romance

Drama

LGBTQ+

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In 1800s England, acclaimed but unrecognized fossil hunter Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) works alone on the rugged Southern coastline. With the days of her famed discoveries behind her, she now searches for common fossils to sell to tourists to support herself and her ailing mother. When a wealthy visitor entrusts Mary with the care of his wife Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan), she cannot afford to turn his offer down. Proud and relentlessly passionate about her work, Mary initially clashes with her unwelcome guest, but despite the distance between their social class and personalities, an intense bond begins to develop, compelling the two women to determine the true nature of their relationship.

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Critics Consensus

The chemistry between Saoirse Ronan and a never-better Kate Winslet helps Ammonite transcend its period romance trappings.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

If many modern viewers have never heard of Anning, Ammonite does well to bring her story to their attention, and deservedly so.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 23, 2024

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Rhys Handley

Sight & Sound

Lee has, over his two films so far, proven a dab hand at teasing out unexpressed, furtive desires, depicting both the visceral emotions and gritty physicality of same-sex romance with empathy and an understated artistic flair.

Jun 5, 2023

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

It adds up to an expertly crafted film that nonetheless feels somewhat distanced and removed, like an exhibit under glass.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 28, 2021

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Geoffrey Macnab

iNews.co.uk

Winslet and Ronan are excellent in roles in which dialogue is relatively sparse.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 16, 2025

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

Ending the film on the silence between two lovers can be powerful, but in the case of Ammonite, it highlights how little Mary and Charlotte have to say to each other.

Jul 25, 2023

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Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

Winslet and Ronan are always a joy to watch, especially when they share a wordless moment together, as in one intimate scene where Charlotte dabs a little of her perfume on Mary while their eyes express their unspoken feelings.

Jul 24, 2023

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- Lesbian

I can tell you for certain when lesbians kiss they don’t immediately go for the vagina 10 seconds later. Otherwise, fantastic movie. Would watch again 👌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/07/20

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Ilgglm

90% of the dialog is facial expressions, which is actually pretty amazing when you think about how much is conveyed. The pace is slow, like when will the last hour of work end once you notice the clock slow. The sex scenes are fully charged and sexy, but have to say Ive been praying my whole life for a girlfriend who can orgasm as quickly as those two. If I hadnt of scene it, I wouldnt have missed it, but it was a pretty decent experience overall.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/20

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jana k

the story was good. costumes. combination of actressss. well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/20

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Giltar

Great acting, cinematography and score

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/24/20

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Ayo K

Beautiful. Poignant. Romantic. It's all the things I love and more. A must-see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/20

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Leslie K

Ill be thinking about this film for days to come - devastatingly romantic, gorgeously shot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/20

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Synopsis

In 1800s England, acclaimed but unrecognized fossil hunter Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) works alone on the rugged Southern coastline. With the days of her famed discoveries behind her, she now searches for common fossils to sell to tourists to support herself and her ailing mother. When a wealthy visitor entrusts Mary with the care of his wife Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan), she cannot afford to turn his offer down. Proud and relentlessly passionate about her work, Mary initially clashes with her unwelcome guest, but despite the distance between their social class and personalities, an intense bond begins to develop, compelling the two women to determine the true nature of their relationship.

Director: Francis Lee
Producer: Iain Canning, Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, Emile Sherman
Screenwriter: Francis Lee
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: Stage 6 Films, British Film Institute, BBC Films, See-Saw Films, Cross City Films
Rating: R (Graphic Sexuality|Brief Language|Some Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $160.9K
Runtime: 2h 0m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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