The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
Seen it?2010 | 90 min | Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Pride & Prejudice or Seabiscuit, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Kent
- Maxine PeakeAnne Lister
- Anna MadeleyMariana Belcombe
- Susan LynchIsabella Norcliffe
- Christine BottomleyAnn Walker
- Gemma JonesAunt Lister
- Alan DavidUncle Lister
- Richenda CareyMrs Priestley
- Michael CulkinCharles Lawton
- Tina O'BrienMiss Browne
- Dean Lennox KellyChristopher Rawson