Nuns on the Run
“From now on, it's every nun for himself!”
Synopsis
Set up by their boss to be knocked off following a final heist, soon-to-retire crooks Brian Hope and Charlie McManus get wind of their impending demise and run off with the spoils of their crime. Fleeing their boss, the drug dealers they robbed, the police, and Brian's angry girlfriend, the duo take refuge in a training convent for nuns. In disguise, they convince Sister Superior that they're nuns, a charade they're forced to maintain as their enemies arrive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-30
Top Cast
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Eric Idle
Brian Hope
Robbie Coltrane
Charlie McManus
Camille Coduri
Faith
Janet Suzman
Sister Superior
Doris Hare
Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart
Lila Kaye
Sister Mary of the Annunciation
Robert Patterson
'Case' Casey
Tom Hickey
Father Seamus
Winston Dennis
Morley
Ozzie Yue
Ernie Wong
Robert Morgan
Abbott
Colin Campbell
Norm
Richard Simpson
Mr. Norris
Nicholas Hewetson
Louis
Gary Tang
Ronnie Chang
David Forman
Henry Ho
Nigel Fan
Dwayne Lee
Tatiana Strauss
Michelle
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Lynn
- Original Score
- Hidden Faces, David Kitay, Frank Fitzpatrick, Dieter Meier, Boris Blank
- Original Title
- Nuns on the Run
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Lynn
Jonathan Lynn
Hidden Faces, David Kitay, Frank Fitzpatrick, Dieter Meier, Boris Blank
Michael Garfath
David Martin
George Harrison, Denis O'Brien, Michael White
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Lynn
Director
Jonathan Lynn
Screenplay
Michael Garfath
Director of Photography
George Harrison
Producer
David Martin
Editor
Denis O'Brien
Producer
Michael White
Producer
Martin Grace
Stunt Coordinator
Hidden Faces
Original Music Composer
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Frank Fitzpatrick
Original Music Composer
Dieter Meier
Original Music Composer
Boris Blank
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuns on the Run
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What is Nuns on the Run about?
Set up by their boss to be knocked off following a final heist, soon-to-retire crooks Brian Hope and Charlie McManus get wind of their impending demise and run off with the spoils of their crime. Fleeing their boss, the drug dealers they robbed, the police, and Brian's angry girlfriend, the duo take refuge in a training convent for nuns. In disguise, they convince Sister Superior that they're nuns, a charade they're forced to maintain as their enemies arrive.
Who directed Nuns on the Run?
Nuns on the Run was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Who stars in Nuns on the Run?
The principal cast of Nuns on the Run includes Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, Camille Coduri, Janet Suzman, Doris Hare.
When was Nuns on the Run released and how long is it?
Nuns on the Run was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Nuns on the Run make at the box office?
Nuns on the Run grossed $11M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nuns on the Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nuns on the Run was composed by Hidden Faces, David Kitay, Frank Fitzpatrick, Dieter Meier, Boris Blank.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nuns on the Run?
Nuns on the Run holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).