Black Narcissus (1947)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.
A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.
- Released: 1947-05-26
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 581 votes
Directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell.
Top cast
- Deborah Kerr as Sister Clodagh
- Sabu as The Young General
- David Farrar as Mr. Dean
- Flora Robson as Sister Philippa
- Esmond Knight as The Old General
- Jean Simmons as Kanchi
- Kathleen Byron as Sister Ruth
- Jenny Laird as Sister Honey
- Judith Furse as Sister Briony
- May Hallatt as Angu Ayah
Where to watch Black Narcissus
- United States: stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artiflix; watch free on Darkroom, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on ITVX Premium, Artiflix; watch free on ITVX; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
- India: stream on Artiflix
- Canada: stream on Criterion Channel, Artiflix; watch free on Tubi TV, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
- Australia: stream on Artiflix; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
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