The Nun's Story(1959)
From the very beginning, she was not like the others...
The Nun's Story Synopsis
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.
The Nun's Story (1959) is a drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on June 18, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans and Peggy Ashcroft. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 205 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Writers:
- Kathryn C. Hulme, Robert Anderson
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke, Fred Zinnemann
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Planer
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Revenue:
- $12,800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Nun's Story (1959) Trailer
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The Nun's Story Cast & Crew
Main 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
Barbara O'Neil
as Mother Didyma
Margaret Phillips
as Sister Pauline
Key crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Kathryn C. Hulme and Robert Anderson, produced by Henry Blanke and Fred Zinnemann.
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The Nun's Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 205 ratings.
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The Nun's Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nun's Story online?
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The Nun's Story (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Nun's Story?
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The main cast of The Nun's Story (1959) includes Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft and Dean Jagger. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nun's Story released?
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The Nun's Story was released on June 18, 1959 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is The Nun's Story worth watching?
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The Nun's Story (1959) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 205 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Nun's Story?
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