The Nun
1967, French. Directed by Jacques Rivette.
The banned film by Jacques Rivette
In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jacques RivetteDirector
- Anna KarinaSuzanne
- Liselotte PulverMme de Chelles
- Micheline PresleMme de Moni
- Francine BergéSoeur Sainte-Christine
- Francisco RabalDom Morel
- Christiane LénierMme Simonin
- Yori BertinSoeur Saint-Thérèse
- Hubert ButhionL'Archevêque
- Françoise GoddeLa Domestique
- Charles MillotMonsieur Simonin
- Marc EyraudLa Père Séraphin
- Gilette BarbierSoeur Saint-Jean
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1967
- Original title
- La Religieuse
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques Rivette, Jean Gruault
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What The Nun is based on
The Nun is based on La Religieuse (1796) by Denis Diderot.
1796
La Religieuse
By Denis Diderot
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The Nun: quick answers
Is The Nun worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Nun?
The Nun runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does The Nun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Nun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Nun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Nun yet.
Which OTT platform is The Nun on?
The Nun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nun?
If you liked The Nun, try Under the Sun of Satan, The Boys of St. Vincent, Crimes of Passion.
Who directed The Nun?
The Nun (1967) was directed by Jacques Rivette and stars Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, Micheline Presle.
What is The Nun based on?
The Nun is based on La Religieuse (1796) by Denis Diderot.