The Nun's Story (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1959, The Nun's Story is a drama and war film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 149 minutes. “From the very beginning, she was not like the others...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Who’s in it. The Nun's Story stars Audrey Hepburn as Sister Luke, Peter Finch as Dr. Fortunati, Edith Evans as Rev. Mother Emmanuel and Peggy Ashcroft as Mother Mathilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Nun's Story has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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's Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nun's Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nun's Story (1959)?
- In US, The Nun's Story is available to stream on TCM, 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's Story worth watching?
- The Nun's Story holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Nun's Story?
- The Nun's Story stars Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft and Dean Jagger.
- When was The Nun's Story released?
- The Nun's Story was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.