

Novitiate
2017-10-27 · 123 min · ★ 6.5
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.
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- Directors
- Maggie Betts
- Production companies
- Maven Screen Media
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 580,346
Top Cast
Margaret QualleySister Cathleen
Melissa LeoReverend Mother
Julianne NicholsonNora Harris
Dianna AgronSister Mary Grace
Morgan SaylorSister Evelyn
Liana LiberatoSister Emily
Rebecca DayanSister Emanuel
Eline PowellSister Candace
Chelsea LopezSister Charlotte
Maddie HassonSister Sissy
Denis O'HareArchbishop
Chris ZylkaChuck Harris
Marco St. JohnFather Luca
Danny VinsonRob, Church UsherTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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