The Monk
1972, French. Directed by Adonis Kyrou.
Ambrosio is a monk who is sexually tempted by an emissary of the Devil, a young girl in monk's robes. After he has committed numerous crimes, it appears that he will be caught and punished by the Inquisition. Instead, he signs up on the Devil's team and wins his freedom.. and eventually, the papacy.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Monk
The Monk isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1972.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1972
- Original title
- Le Moine
- Country
- Belgium, France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Adonis Kyrou, Jean-Claude Carrière, Luis Buñuel
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Monk is based on
The Monk is based on The Monk (1796) by Matthew Gregory Lewis.
1796
The Monk
By Matthew Gregory Lewis
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Monk
Don't Deliver Us from Evil
1971 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Devils
1971 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Ritual
2025 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Devil's Advocate
1997 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Addiction
1995 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Needful Things
1993 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Name of the Rose
1986 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Pope's Exorcist
2023 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Crush
1993 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Omen
1976 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Monk: quick answers
Is The Monk worth watching?
The Monk doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Monk?
The Monk runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Monk have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Monk. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Monk parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Monk yet.
Which OTT platform is The Monk on?
The Monk isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Monk?
If you liked The Monk, try Don't Deliver Us from Evil, The Devils, The Ritual.
Who directed The Monk?
The Monk (1972) was directed by Adonis Kyrou and stars Franco Nero, Nathalie Delon, Nicol Williamson.
What is The Monk based on?
The Monk is based on The Monk (1796) by Matthew Gregory Lewis.