The Nun (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2013, The Nun is a drama film directed by Guillaume Nicloux, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Suzanne Simonin describes her life of suffering in letters. As a young woman she is sent to a convent against her will. Since her parents cannot afford the dowry required for a marriage befitting her rank they decide she must instead become a nun. Although a kind and understanding Mother Superior helps her to learn the convent’s daily routine, Suzanne’s desire for freedom remains unabated. When the Mother Superior dies, Suzanne finds herself faced with reprisals, humiliation and harassment at the hands of the new Abbess and the other Sisters. For many years, Suzanne is subjected to bigotry and religious fanaticism. (Berlinale.de)
Who’s in it. The Nun stars Pauline Étienne as Suzanne, Isabelle Huppert as Supérieure Saint Eutrope, Louise Bourgoin as Supérieure Christine and Martina Gedeck as Mère de Suzanne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Nun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nun (2013)?
- In US, The Nun is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nun worth watching?
- The Nun holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nun?
- The Nun stars Pauline Étienne, Isabelle Huppert, Louise Bourgoin, Martina Gedeck and Agathe Bonitzer.
- When was The Nun released?
- The Nun was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.