The Nun's Story

Name: The Nun's Story
Genre: Drama
Released: 1959-06-18
Duration: 2 h 31 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Dean Jagger

1959·Movie·NR·151 min·★ 7.2(199)

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“From the very beginning, she was not like the others...”

After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.

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About The Nun's Story

The Nun's Story is a 1959 English-language drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The cast is led by Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans. It has a runtime of 2h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV.

The Nun's Story was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 18, 1959, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.

Director: Fred Zinnemann
Writers: Robert Anderson
Release date: June 18, 1959
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $13 million
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures

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The Nun's Story cast & crew

The Nun's Story was directed by Fred Zinnemann and written by Robert Anderson.

The cast features Audrey Hepburn as Sister Luke, Peter Finch as Dr. Fortunati, Edith Evans as Rev. Mother Emmanuel, Peggy Ashcroft as Mother Mathilde, Dean Jagger as Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal, and Mildred Dunnock as Sister Margharita.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Franz Planer, and it was produced by Henry Blanke and Fred Zinnemann.

Is The Nun's Story worth watching?

The Nun's Story holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 199 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, The Nun's Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

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