The Calling
“You enter for one reason, you stay for another.”
Synopsis
Joanna - a university student - leaves her course to become a nun.
Top Cast
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Brenda Blethyn
Sister Ignatious
Emily Beecham
Joanna
Susannah York
The Prioress
Rita Tushingham
Sister Gertrude
Amanda Donohoe
Trish
Chloe Sirene
Vivie
David Bark-Jones
Vince
Nick Bartlett
Eddie
Scarlett Bruns
Nun
Susannah Harker
Sister Ambrose
Annette Kneath
Clive's Mum
Pauline McLynn
Sister Hilda
Corin Redgrave
The Bishop
Justin Salinger
Father Kieren
Joanna Scanlan
Sister Kevin
Eleanor Charlotte Stewart
Sister Ignatious's Granddaughter
Nicola Stewart
Sister Ignatious's Daughter
Tom Stuart
Clive
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Dunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Dunn
- Original Score
- Janette Mason
- Original Title
- The Calling
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Medb Films, Courtyard Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Dunn
Jan Dunn
Janette Mason
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Emma Collins
Ricci-Lee Berry, Pippa Cross, Paul Dixon, Jan Dunn, Peter Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Dunn
Director
Jan Dunn
Writer
Ricci-Lee Berry
Producer
Jan Dunn
Producer
Simon Hinkly
Producer
Gabrielle Lindemann
Producer
Elaine Wickham
Producer
Janette Mason
Original Music Composer
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Director of Photography
Emma Collins
Editor
Stevie Stewart
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Calling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Calling about?
Joanna - a university student - leaves her course to become a nun.
Who directed The Calling?
The Calling was directed by Jan Dunn.
Who stars in The Calling?
The principal cast of The Calling includes Brenda Blethyn, Emily Beecham, Susannah York, Rita Tushingham, Amanda Donohoe.
When was The Calling released and how long is it?
The Calling was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Calling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Calling was composed by Janette Mason.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Calling?
The Calling holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).