Ammonite

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Ammonite

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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.

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

Sep 23, 2024

3/5

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

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Rhys Handley

Sight & Sound

Jun 5, 2023

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.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Mar 28, 2021

3/5

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

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Geoffrey Macnab

iNews.co.uk

Jan 16, 2025

4/5

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

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

Jul 25, 2023

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.

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Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

Jul 24, 2023

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.

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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.

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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