The Nun's Story
“From the very beginning, she was not like the others...”
Synopsis
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Nun's Story (1959) Official Trailer - Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-18
Top Cast
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Audrey Hepburn
Sister Luke
Peter Finch
Dr. Fortunati
Edith Evans
Rev. Mother Emmanuel
Peggy Ashcroft
Mother Mathilde
Dean Jagger
Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal
Mildred Dunnock
Sister Margharita
Beatrice Straight
Mother Christophe
Patricia Collinge
Sister William
Rosalie Crutchley
Sister Eleanor
Ruth White
Mother Marcella
Barbara O'Neil
Mother Didyma
Margaret Phillips
Sister Pauline
Patricia Bosworth
Simone
Colleen Dewhurst
Dangerous Hospital Patient
Stephen Murray
Chaplain
Lionel Jeffries
Dr. Goovaerts
Niall MacGinnis
Father Vermeuhlen
Eva Kotthaus
Sister Marie
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.66x
+$9.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Anderson
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Nun's Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, Swahili, English
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Robert Anderson, Kathryn C. Hulme
Franz Waxman
Franz Planer
Walter Thompson
Henry Blanke, Fred Zinnemann
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Robert Anderson
Screenplay
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Henry Blanke
Producer
Fred Zinnemann
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Walter Thompson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nun's Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nun's Story about?
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Who directed The Nun's Story?
The Nun's Story was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in The Nun's Story?
The principal cast of The Nun's Story includes Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Dean Jagger.
When was The Nun's Story released and how long is it?
The Nun's Story was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Nun's Story?
The Nun's Story had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $12.8M at the worldwide box office (3.66 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Nun's Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nun's Story was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is The Nun's Story based on a book or true story?
The Nun's Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kathryn C. Hulme".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nun's Story?
The Nun's Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).