Novitiate
2017, English. Directed by Maggie Betts.
In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Novitiate
Novitiate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Maggie BettsDirector
- Margaret QualleySister Cathleen
- Melissa LeoReverend Mother
- Julianne NicholsonNora Harris
- Dianna AgronSister Mary Grace
- Lisa StewartSister Genevieve
- Morgan SaylorSister Evelyn
- Liana LiberatoSister Emily
- Rebecca DayanSister Emanuel
- Eline PowellSister Candace
- Chelsea LopezSister Charlotte
- Maddie HassonSister Sissy
- Denis O'HareArchbishop
Details
- Released
- 27 October 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maggie Betts
- Box office
- $580K
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Novitiate: quick answers
Is Novitiate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Novitiate?
Novitiate runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Novitiate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Novitiate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Novitiate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Novitiate is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Novitiate on?
Novitiate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Novitiate?
If you liked Novitiate, try Bare, Doubt, Princess Cyd.
Who directed Novitiate?
Novitiate (2017) was directed by Maggie Betts and stars Margaret Qualley, Melissa Leo, Julianne Nicholson.