The Convent (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2018, The Convent is a horror and history film directed by Paul Hyett, running about 86 minutes. “Forgive us our sins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the 17th century, a young woman is saved from execution and led to a priory to repent her sins but discovers a greater evil lies within.
Who’s in it. The Convent stars Michael Ironside as The Magistrate, Hannah Arterton as Persephone, Clare Higgins as Reverend Mother and Dilan Gwyn as Alice Langley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Convent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Convent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Convent tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Convent (2018)?
- In US, The Convent is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Convent worth watching?
- The Convent holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Convent?
- The Convent stars Michael Ironside, Hannah Arterton, Clare Higgins, Dilan Gwyn and Sian Breckin.
- When was The Convent released?
- The Convent was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.