The Convent (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2000, The Convent is an action, comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Mike Mendez, running about 79 minutes. “Prayer will get you nowhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of college students break into an abandoned convent and become possessed by demonic spirits.
Who’s in it. The Convent stars Adrienne Barbeau as Christine O'Malley, Joanna Canton as Clorissa, Richard Trapp as Frijole and Megahn Perry as Mo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Convent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Convent (2000)?
- In US, The Convent is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ 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 Convent worth watching?
- The Convent holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Convent?
- The Convent stars Adrienne Barbeau, Joanna Canton, Richard Trapp, Megahn Perry and Liam Kyle Sullivan.
- When was The Convent released?
- The Convent was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.