Nuns on the Run
“From now on, it's every nun for himself!”
Set up by their boss to be knocked off following a final heist, soon-to-retire crooks Brian Hope and Charlie McManus get wind of their impending demise and run off with the spoils of their crime. Fleeing their boss, the drug dealers they robbed, the police, and Brian's angry girlfriend, the duo take refuge in a training convent for nuns. In disguise, they convince Sister Superior that they're nuns, a charade they're forced to maintain as their enemies arrive.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 Plus | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Nuns on the Run
Nuns on the Run is a 1990 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Jonathan Lynn. The cast is led by Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, Camille Coduri. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings.
Nuns on the Run was produced by Handmade Films and 20th Century Fox and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 16, 1990, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Writers
- Jonathan Lynn
- Release date
- March 16, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Handmade Films, 20th Century Fox
Nuns on the Run cast & crew
Nuns on the Run was directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Jonathan Lynn.
The cast features Eric Idle as Brian Hope, Robbie Coltrane as Charlie McManus, Camille Coduri as Faith, Janet Suzman as Sister Superior, Doris Hare as Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart, and Lila Kaye as Sister Mary of the Annunciation.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hidden Faces, cinematography is by Michael Garfath, and it was produced by George Harrison and Denis O'Brien.
Is Nuns on the Run worth watching?
Nuns on the Run holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 162 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Nuns on the Run is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Nuns on the Run
Eric Idle
Brian Hope
Robbie Coltrane
Charlie McManus
Camille Coduri
Faith
Janet Suzman
Sister Superior
Doris Hare
Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart
Lila Kaye
Sister Mary of the Annunciation
Robert Patterson
'Case' Casey
Tom Hickey
Father Seamus
Winston Dennis
Morley
Ozzie Yue
Ernie Wong
Robert Morgan
Abbott
Colin Campbell
Norm
Nuns on the Run — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nuns on the Run in United States?
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▸What language is Nuns on the Run in?
Nuns on the Run is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nuns on the Run?
Nuns on the Run runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Nuns on the Run rated?
Nuns on the Run is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 162 ratings.
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