Black Narcissus
“A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.”
Black Narcissus is streaming on Artiflix in Ireland. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
Where to watch Black Narcissus
🇮🇪 Ireland
Good to know
- Director
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Release date
- 1947-05-26
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- The Archers
Black Narcissus — trailer
About Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus is a 1947 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell, starring Deborah Kerr, Sabu and David Farrar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 559 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Narcissus in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Black Narcissus in Ireland?+
In Ireland, you can stream Black Narcissus on Artiflix.
Is Black Narcissus on Netflix?+
Black Narcissus is not on Netflix in Ireland right now, but you can stream it on Artiflix.
How long is Black Narcissus?+
Black Narcissus has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Black Narcissus?+
Black Narcissus stars Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson and Esmond Knight.
When did Black Narcissus come out?+
Black Narcissus is a 1947 movie directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
What genre is Black Narcissus?+
Black Narcissus is Drama film.
Who directed Black Narcissus?+
Black Narcissus was directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
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