The Bells of St. Mary's
1945, English. Directed by Leo McCarey.
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Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Part of a series
Father O'Malley: watch order
Cast & crew
- Leo McCareyDirector
- Bing CrosbyFather O'Malley
- Ingrid BergmanSister Mary Benedict
- Henry TraversHorace P. Bogardus
- William GarganJoe Gallagher
- Ruth DonnellySister Michael
- Joan CarrollPatsy Gallagher
- Martha SleeperMary Gallagher
- Rhys WilliamsDr. McKay
- Richard TylerEddie Breen
- Una O'ConnorMrs. Breen
- Edward Coch Jr.Baby Jesus (uncredited)
- Aina ConstantNun (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 December 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dudley Nichols, Leo McCarey
- Box office
- $21M
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News & fan talk
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Going My Way
1944 · 6.7/10
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1944 · 7.1/10
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The Miracle of the Bells
1948 · 6.2/10
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The Bells of St. Mary's: quick answers
What should I watch before The Bells of St. Mary's?
Watch Going My Way (1944) first.
Is The Bells of St. Mary's worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bells of St. Mary's?
The Bells of St. Mary's runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Bells of St. Mary's have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bells of St. Mary's. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bells of St. Mary's parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bells of St. Mary's is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bells of St. Mary's on?
The Bells of St. Mary's isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bells of St. Mary's?
If you liked The Bells of St. Mary's, try Going My Way, The Keys of the Kingdom, The Miracle of the Bells.
Who directed The Bells of St. Mary's?
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) was directed by Leo McCarey and stars Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers.