Novitiate
Synopsis
In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-04
Top Cast
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Margaret Qualley
Sister Cathleen
Melissa Leo
Reverend Mother
Julianne Nicholson
Nora Harris
Dianna Agron
Sister Mary Grace
Lisa Stewart
Sister Genevieve
Morgan Saylor
Sister Evelyn
Liana Liberato
Sister Emily
Rebecca Dayan
Sister Emanuel
Eline Powell
Sister Candace
Chelsea Lopez
Sister Charlotte
Maddie Hasson
Sister Sissy
Denis O'Hare
Archbishop
Chris Zylka
Chuck Harris
Alyssa Brindley
Sister Kate
Hannah Renèe Jackson
Sister Anne
Marco St. John
Father Luca
Eliza Stella Mason
Cathleen, 7 Years Old
Bill Shick
Local Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 29, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$580K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margaret Betts
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Betts
- Original Score
- Christopher Star
- Original Title
- Novitiate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Worldwide Gross
- $580K
- Production Studios
- Maven Screen Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Betts
Margaret Betts
Christopher Star
Kat Westergaard
Susan E. Morse
Jessica Betts, Carole Peterman, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Roland Betts
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Betts
Director
Margaret Betts
Writer
Carole Peterman
Producer
Vanessa Porter
Costume Design
Kat Westergaard
Director of Photography
John Sanders
Production Design
Susan E. Morse
Editor
Celine Rattray
Producer
Trudie Styler
Producer
Christopher Star
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Novitiate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Novitiate about?
In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.
Who directed Novitiate?
Novitiate was directed by Margaret Betts.
Who stars in Novitiate?
The principal cast of Novitiate includes Margaret Qualley, Melissa Leo, Julianne Nicholson, Dianna Agron, Lisa Stewart.
When was Novitiate released and how long is it?
Novitiate was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
How much did Novitiate make at the box office?
Novitiate grossed $580K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Novitiate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Novitiate was composed by Christopher Star.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Novitiate?
Novitiate holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).