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Anchoress

6.119931h 48mMovieDramaHorror

A 14th-century peasant becomes transfixed by a statue of the Virgin Mary, and petitions to be walled into a cell attached to the church as a religious hermit.

DirectorChris Newby
WritersJudith Stanley-Smith·Christine Watkins
ProducersBen Gibson·Paul Breuls

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Cast · Directed by Chris Newby

NM
Natalie Morse
Christine Carpenter
GBGene Bervoets
Gene Bervoets
Reeve
TWToyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox
Pauline Carpenter
PPPete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
William Carpenter
CEChristopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Priest
MPMichaël Pas
Michaël Pas
Drover
JWJulie T. Wallace
Julie T. Wallace
Bertha
ABAnnette Badland
Annette Badland
Mary
BB
Brenda Bertin
Meg Carpenter
VQVeronica Quilligan
Veronica Quilligan
Daisy
AW
Ann Way
Alice
FBFrançois Beukelaers
François Beukelaers
Bishop

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Anchoress — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Anchoress?

Anchoress is streaming on BFI Player and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Anchoress on Netflix?

No, Anchoress is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player and Kanopy.

Is Anchoress on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Anchoress isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on BFI Player and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Anchoress for free?

Anchoress is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.