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The Nun

2018·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb5.4Metacritic465.3Rotten Tomatoes24%35%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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The Nun fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Standout sound design and score

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Pray for forgiveness.

A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.
Gothic HorrorReligious DreadJump Scare HeavyAtmospheric SuspenseDemonic PossessionVisual ContrastSound Design DrivenFranchise Spin-offClaustrophobic Setting

Crew

Directed by:
James Wan, Corin Hardy
Written by:
James Wan, Gary Dauberman, Gary Dauberman
Produced by:
James Wan, Gary Dauberman, Peter Safran
Composed by:
Xiao'ou Olivia Zhang, Joe Barnett, Andy Hay

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Questions about The Nun

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Where can I stream The Nun legally?

HBO Max

The Nun is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Nun worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Nun rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Nun?

1 h 36 min

The Nun runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Nun?

Critics35
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate The Nun higher (47) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Nun a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$366 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $366 million worldwide, 16.6 times its budget.

What language is The Nun in?

EnglishLatinFrenchChineseRomanian

It was made in English, with some Latin, French, Chinese, Romanian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Nun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Nun in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Nun use?

Catapult NightmareSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerStarts with a SuicideCreepy CemeteryShotguns Are Just BetterVery Loosely Based on a True StoryExtremely Short TimespanJust a Stupid AccentCPR: Clean, Pretty, ReliableRewatch BonusMy Greatest FailureBarrier Maidenand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for The Nun, including Catapult Nightmare, Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer, Starts with a Suicide.