Ammonite

2020 • 117 minutes

About this movie

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.

Ratings and reviews

OOh I'm so bummed Ammonite didn't get any Oscar nominations. I feel like this film is truly a work of art. It's bursting with sensations in the quietest of ways, not just with the minimalist dialogue, but there is actually a lot of ASMR. It's the writing and the acting that make this movie. And the cinematography is crazy gorgeous. Ammonite is meaningful, touching, riveting, and so well acted. Ugh. A shame that the Academy missed this gem.

Ok straight up..this movie has nothing to do with Paleontology.Yes there's fossils but it's a movie of 2 women who become lovers.it's actually pretty hot watching Winslet and Ronan together but don't kid yourself.they hook up 1:15:00 into this 2 hour incredibly slow movie.

Kate Winslet is the best actress of her generation!! She captivates the audience and keeps their attention . She’s passionate and multilevel of emotions throughout the movie. Congratulations