Fingersmith

Name: Fingersmith
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Released: 2005-03-27
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans, Charles Dance, Imelda Staunton

2005·Series·NR·★ 7.3(98)

Drama Mystery Crime More English titles

“Two young women, one passion.”

A young woman is hired as a maid to an heiress who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering uncle. But, the maid has a secret: she is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a gentleman to help him seduce the heiress to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until the women discover some unexpected emotions.

Where to watch Fingersmith in United States

Stream

AMC Plus Apple TV Channel

Britbox Apple TV Channel

AMC+ Amazon Channel

AMC+

BritBox

BritBox Amazon Channel

Click a service to open Fingersmith there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Fingersmith streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+	—
United Kingdom	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads	Amazon Video
Canada	BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+	—
Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

About Fingersmith

Fingersmith is a 2005 English-language drama, mystery and crime series created by Aisling Walsh. The cast is led by Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

Fingersmith was produced by Sally Head Productions and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on March 27, 2005, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Aisling Walsh
Created by: Aisling Walsh
Writers: Peter Ransley
First aired: March 27, 2005
Last aired: April 10, 2005
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 (3 episodes)
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Sally Head Productions, BBC

#london, england#based on novel or book#marriage of convenience#victorian england#deception#lesbian relationship#miniseries#psychiatric ward#lgbt#class distinction#woman director#abuse#19th century#lesbian

Fingersmith cast & crew

Fingersmith was created by Aisling Walsh and written by Peter Ransley.

The cast features Sally Hawkins as Sue Trinder, Elaine Cassidy as Maud Lilly, Rupert Evans as Richard 'Gentleman' Rivers, Charles Dance as Mr. Chistopher Lilly, Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Sucksby, and Polly Hemingway as Mrs. Stiles.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Georgina Lowe and Sally Head.

Is Fingersmith worth watching?

Fingersmith holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 98 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 1 season and 3 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama, mystery, and crime, Fingersmith is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Fingersmith

In United States, you can stream Fingersmith on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and BritBox. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.