

The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
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.
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About The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is a 2010 English-language drama, romance and tv movie film directed by James Kent. The cast is led by Maxine Peake, Anna Madeley, Susan Lynch. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister was produced by Oxford Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 1, 2010.
- Director
- James Kent
- Writers
- Jane English
- Release date
- March 1, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Oxford Films
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister cast & crew
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister was directed by James Kent and written by Jane English.
The cast features Maxine Peake as Anne Lister, Anna Madeley as Mariana Belcombe, Susan Lynch as Isabella Norcliffe, Christine Bottomley as Ann Walker, Gemma Jones as Aunt Lister, and Alan David as Uncle Lister.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lukas Strebel and it was produced by Nicolas Kent and Simon Rockell.
Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister worth watching?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and tv movie, The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister

Maxine Peake
Anne Lister

Anna Madeley
Mariana Belcombe

Susan Lynch
Isabella Norcliffe

Christine Bottomley
Ann Walker

Gemma Jones
Aunt Lister

Alan David
Uncle Lister

Richenda Carey
Mrs Priestley

Michael Culkin
Charles Lawton

Tina O'Brien
Miss Browne

Dean Lennox Kelly
Christopher Rawson

Tessa Peake-Jones
Mrs Rawson
Belinda Lazenby
Mrs Browne
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister in United States?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister in?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 61 ratings.











