Doubt (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2008, Doubt is a drama and mystery film directed by John Patrick Shanley, running about 104 minutes. “There is no evidence. There are no witnesses. But for one, there is no doubt.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1964, a Catholic school nun questions a priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled young student, suspecting him of abuse.

Who’s in it. Doubt stars Meryl Streep as Sister Aloysius Beauvier, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Father Brendan Flynn, Amy Adams as Sister James and Viola Davis as Mrs. Miller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Doubt has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doubt page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doubt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Doubt (2008)?
In US, Doubt is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Doubt worth watching?
Doubt holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Doubt?
Doubt stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis and Alice Drummond.
When was Doubt released?
Doubt was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.