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Black Narcissus

1947·Movie
1h 40min·NR
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic867.3Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

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A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.
British CinemaPsychological DramaHistorical SettingNunsReligious ConflictErotic TensionVisually StunningColonialism

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Directed by:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Written by:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Rumer Godden
Produced by:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, George R. Busby
Composed by:
Brian Easdale

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Where can I stream Black Narcissus?

fuboTVHBO MaxThe RokuCriterionPluto TVShout! Factory TVTCMPlex

In the United States, Black Narcissus streams on fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion, TCM, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Darkroom, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Black Narcissus worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Will Black Narcissus scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Black Narcissus use?

Letting Her Hair DownVillainous BSoDThe One GuyBrownfaceTroubled Backstory FlashbackBetty and VeronicaScenery PornChristianity Is CatholicArt Imitates ArtYoung and in ChargeBeauty InversionPretty in Minkand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 tropes for it, including Letting Her Hair Down, Villainous BSoD, and The One Guy.