The Nun (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2005, The Nun is a horror and mystery film directed by Luis de la Madrid, running about 101 minutes. “Pray for mercy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Years ago, a cruel and merciless nun turned a boarding school into a living hell for her students until they could no longer bear the abuse, and she mysteriously disappeared. Now the alumnae are being brutally murdered one by one.
Who’s in it. The Nun stars Anita Briem as Eva, Cristina Piaget as Sister Úrsula, Belén Blanco as Julia and Alistair Freeland as Joel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Nun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nun (2005)?
- In US, The Nun is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. 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 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nun?
- The Nun stars Anita Briem, Cristina Piaget, Belén Blanco, Alistair Freeland and Manu Fullola.
- When was The Nun released?
- The Nun was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.