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The Nun's Story

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

★ 7.2(204)19592h 31m

The Nun's Story is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Fred Zinnemann
Release date: 1959-06-18
Runtime: 2h 31m
Language: Latin
Box office: $12,800,000
Budget: $3,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Nun's Story — trailer

About The Nun's Story

The Nun's Story is a 1959 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch and Edith Evans. It has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 204 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Nun's Story in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Audrey Hepburn

Sister Luke

Peter Finch

Dr. Fortunati

Edith Evans

Rev. Mother Emmanuel

Peggy Ashcroft

Mother Mathilde

Dean Jagger

Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal

Mildred Dunnock

Sister Margharita

Beatrice Straight

Mother Christophe

Patricia Collinge

Sister William

Rosalie Crutchley

Sister Eleanor

Ruth White

Mother Marcella

Barbara O'Neil

Mother Didyma

Margaret Phillips

Sister Pauline

Themes & keywords

nursenunmissionaryworld war iicongobelgiumsanitariumfemale protagonisthospitaltuberculosisconvent (nunnery)thinnessobedience

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Nun's Story in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Nun's Story is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Nun's Story on Netflix?+

The Nun's Story is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Nun's Story?+

The Nun's Story has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

Who stars in The Nun's Story?+

The Nun's Story stars Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft and Dean Jagger.

When did The Nun's Story come out?+

The Nun's Story is a 1959 movie directed by Fred Zinnemann.

What genre is The Nun's Story?+

The Nun's Story is Drama film.

Who directed The Nun's Story?+

The Nun's Story was directed by Fred Zinnemann.