Brides of Christ (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 1991, Brides of Christ is a drama series.
What it’s about. Diane, a young woman growing up in Australia in the mid 1960s, walks away from her fiancé to join a convent after being sure she has a calling to the faith. The Catholic Church and its followers are struggling with huge changes. The Pope has died, there is war in Vietnam and mandatory conscription, there is the Vatican controversy on abortion and contraception, and the changing face of the Church as a whole. Told in six parts, Diane faces her own demons and has to finally decide if she can teach what the Church preaches, or if it's simply impossible for her to reconcile all the contradictions of the faith and uphold her vow of obedience.
Who’s in it. Brides of Christ stars Brenda Fricker as Sister Agnes, Sandy Gore as Mother Ambrose, Josephine Byrnes as Sister Catherine and Lisa Hensley as Sister Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Brides of Christ has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brides of Christ page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brides of Christ tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brides of Christ (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brides of Christ change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brides of Christ worth watching?
- Brides of Christ holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brides of Christ?
- Brides of Christ stars Brenda Fricker, Sandy Gore, Josephine Byrnes, Lisa Hensley and Louise Pajo.
- When was Brides of Christ released?
- Brides of Christ was released in 1991.