The Nun's Story (1959)

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From the very beginning, she was not like the others...

After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.

• Released: 1959-06-18
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 2h 31m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 205 votes

Directed by Fred Zinnemann.

Top cast

• Audrey Hepburn as Sister Luke
• Peter Finch as Dr. Fortunati
• Edith Evans as Rev. Mother Emmanuel
• Peggy Ashcroft as Mother Mathilde
• Dean Jagger as Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal
• Mildred Dunnock as Sister Margharita
• Beatrice Straight as Mother Christophe
• Patricia Collinge as Sister William
• Rosalie Crutchley as Sister Eleanor
• Ruth White as Mother Marcella

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Where to watch The Nun's Story

• United States: watch free on Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
• Canada: watch free on Hoopla, Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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