Nuns on the Run (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Nuns on the Run is a comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Brian and Charlie work for a gangster. When the boss learns they want to "leave" he sets them up to be killed, after they help rob the local Triads of their drug dealing profits. B&C decide to steal the money for themselves, but when their escape doesn't go to plan, they have to seek refuge in a Nuns' teacher training school.
Who’s in it. Nuns on the Run stars Eric Idle as Brian Hope, Robbie Coltrane as Charlie McManus, Camille Coduri as Faith and Janet Suzman as Sister Superior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Nuns on the Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Channel 4 Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nuns on the Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nuns on the Run tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nuns on the Run (1990)?
- In GB, Nuns on the Run is available to stream on Channel 4 Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nuns on the Run worth watching?
- Nuns on the Run holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nuns on the Run?
- Nuns on the Run stars Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, Camille Coduri, Janet Suzman and Doris Hare.
- When was Nuns on the Run released?
- Nuns on the Run was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.