The Nun (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, The Nun is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Corin Hardy, running about 96 minutes. “Pray For Forgiveness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun.
Who’s in it. The Nun stars Demián Bichir as Father Burke, Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene, Jonas Bloquet as Maurice Theriault and Bonnie Aarons as The Nun / Valak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Nun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $366.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 The Nun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nun (2018)?
- In US, The Nun is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 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 The Nun worth watching?
- The Nun holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nun?
- The Nun stars Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, Bonnie Aarons and Ingrid Bisu.
- When was The Nun released?
- The Nun was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.