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The Nun

7.119672h 20mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorJacques Rivette
WritersJacques Rivette·Jean Gruault
ProducerGeorges de Beauregard

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Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jacques Rivette

AKAnna Karina
Anna Karina
Suzanne
LPLiselotte Pulver
Liselotte Pulver
Mme de Chelles
MPMicheline Presle
Micheline Presle
Mme de Moni
FBFrancine Bergé
Francine Bergé
Soeur Sainte-Christine
FRFrancisco Rabal
Francisco Rabal
Dom Morel
CLChristiane Lénier
Christiane Lénier
Mme Simonin
YBYori Bertin
Yori Bertin
Soeur Saint-Thérèse
HB
Hubert Buthion
L'Archevêque
FGFrançoise Godde
Françoise Godde
La Domestique
CMCharles Millot
Charles Millot
Monsieur Simonin
MEMarc Eyraud
Marc Eyraud
La Père Séraphin
GBGilette Barbier
Gilette Barbier
Soeur Saint-Jean

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The Nun — streaming FAQ

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The Nun is streaming on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Nun on Netflix?

No, The Nun is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Studiocanal Presents.

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