Top Ten Monks (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2010, Top Ten Monks is a documentary film directed by Dana Heinz Perry, running about 29 minutes. “Prayer on the pop charts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Cistercian monks of Austria are holy men who rise at 4:30 a.m., pray for more than four hours a day and have devoted their lives to God. They're also pop stars. This documentary offers a glimpse at the daily life of the joyous monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz Abbey whose recordings of their ethereal Gregorian chants have turned them into chart-topping music sensations.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Top Ten Monks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Ten Monks page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Ten Monks (2010)?
- In US, Top Ten Monks is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Top Ten Monks worth watching?
- Top Ten Monks holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Top Ten Monks released?
- Top Ten Monks was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.