Novitiate (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, Novitiate is a drama film directed by Margaret Betts, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.
Who’s in it. Novitiate stars Melissa Leo as Reverend Mother, Julianne Nicholson as Nora Harris, Dianna Agron as Sister Mary Grace and Margaret Qualley as Sister Cathleen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Novitiate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $580.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Novitiate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Novitiate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Novitiate (2017)?
- In US, Novitiate is available to 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 Novitiate worth watching?
- Novitiate 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 Novitiate?
- Novitiate stars Melissa Leo, Julianne Nicholson, Dianna Agron, Margaret Qualley and Morgan Saylor.
- When was Novitiate released?
- Novitiate was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.