Benedetta (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2021, Benedetta is a thriller, drama, romance and history film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A 17th-century nun becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair with a novice. But it is Benedetta's shocking religious visions that threaten to shake the Church to its core.
Who’s in it. Benedetta stars Virginie Efira as Sister Benedetta Carlini, Charlotte Rampling as Sister Felicita, Daphne Patakia as Bartolomea and Lambert Wilson as Nuncio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Benedetta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benedetta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benedetta tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benedetta (2021)?
- In US, Benedetta is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Benedetta worth watching?
- Benedetta holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benedetta?
- Benedetta stars Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Daphne Patakia, Lambert Wilson and Olivier Rabourdin.
- When was Benedetta released?
- Benedetta was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.