The Nun (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1966, The Nun is a drama film directed by Jacques Rivette, running about 140 minutes. “The banned film by Jacques Rivette” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
Who’s in it. The Nun stars Anna Karina as Suzanne, Liselotte Pulver as Mme de Chelles, Micheline Presle as Mme de Moni and Francine Bergé as Soeur Sainte-Christine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Nun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1966)?
- In US, The Nun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Nun?
- The Nun stars Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, Micheline Presle, Francine Bergé and Francisco Rabal.
- When was The Nun released?
- The Nun was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.