Movie

The Convent

★ 5.3(28)19951h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Release date: 1995-09-06
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: La Sept Cinéma

About The Convent

The Convent is a 1995 movie in the Mystery and Drama genres, directed by Manoel de Oliveira, starring Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich and Luís Miguel Cintra. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Convent in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The journey of Michael Padovic, an American professor who arrives with his wife, Helene, at a Portuguese convent where he expects to find the documents needed to prove his theory: Shakespeare was born in Spain; not in England.

Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Hélène

John Malkovich

Michael

Luís Miguel Cintra

Baltar

Leonor Silveira

Piedade

João Bénard da Costa

Baltazar

Heloísa Miranda

Berta

Gilberto Gonçalves

Fisherman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Convent in Mexico?+

The Convent is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Convent on Netflix?+

The Convent is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Convent?+

The Convent has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Convent?+

The Convent stars Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira and João Bénard da Costa.

When did The Convent come out?+

The Convent is a 1995 movie directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

What genre is The Convent?+

The Convent is Mystery and Drama film.

Who directed The Convent?+

The Convent was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.