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The Innocents

2016, French. Directed by Anne Fontaine.

Deeply moving and emotionally layered.

Poland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French Red Cross doctor, is on a mission to help the war survivors. When a nun seeks for her help, she is brought to a convent where several pregnant sisters are hiding, unable to reconcile their faith with their pregnancy. Mathilde becomes their only hope.

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Runtime
1h 55m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
Rated
PG-13

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7.1/10 from 436 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
10 February 2016
Original title
Les Innocentes
Country
Belgium, France, Poland
Written by
Sabrina B. Karine, Alice Vial
Box office
$1.1M
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What The Innocents is based on

The Innocents is based on a true story.

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Is The Innocents worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 436 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Innocents?

The Innocents runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).

Does The Innocents have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Innocents. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Innocents parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Innocents is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Innocents on?

The Innocents is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Brew in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Innocents?

If you liked The Innocents, try The Zone of Interest, Fanny's Journey, A Hidden Life.

Who directed The Innocents?

The Innocents (2016) was directed by Anne Fontaine and stars Lou de Laâge, Agata Buzek, Agata Kulesza.

What is The Innocents based on?

The Innocents is based on a true story.

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