The Nun's Story
“From the very beginning, she was not like the others...”
The Nun's Story is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 23 July 2026.
Where to watch The Nun's Story
🇯🇵 Japan
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 203 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Nun's Story in Japan — 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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Nun's Story in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Nun's Story on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is The Nun's Story on Netflix?+
The Nun's Story is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
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.
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