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Fanny Lye Deliver'd

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2019 | 110 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Coffy or Gangs of New York, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

On an isolated English farm in 1657, Fanny lives a quiet life with her oppressive husband John and their young son. One day their life is rocked with the arrival of young couple Thomas and Rebecca who claim to have been robbed and need a place to stay. But are these strangers really who they say they are?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • 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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Thomas Clay

  • Maxine PeakeFanny Lye
  • Charles DanceJohn Lye
  • Freddie FoxThomas Ashbury
  • Tanya ReynoldsRebecca Henshaw
  • Zak AdamsArthur Lye
  • Peter McDonaldHigh Sheriff for the Council of State
  • Perry FitzpatrickSheriff's Deputy
  • Kenneth CollardConstable