Doubt (2008)
- Starring:
- Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Patrick Shanley
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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When the principal (Meryl Streep) of a Bronx Catholic High School accuses a popular priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman) of pedophilia, a young nun caught in between the feuding pair becomes hopelessly swept up in the ensuing controversy. 1964, St. Nicholas, the Bronx: The winds of change are sweeping through this tight-knit religious community, and charismatic priest Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is doing his best to adapt by revisiting the school's notoriously strict disciplinary practices. Unfortunately Father Flynn's progressive ideas stand in stark contrast to the longstanding beliefs of Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep), the iron-willed principal, who believes that an oppressive environment of punishment and fear is the only way to keep the student body in line. Suddenly into this tempestuous environment appears young Donald Miller, St. Nicholas' first black student. When hopeful innocent Sister James (Amy Adams) reluctantly reveals to Sister Beauvier that Father Flynn and Donald have been spending an unusual amount of time together in the church rectory, the unrelentingly righteous headmistress begins a merciless crusade to reveal the beloved clergyman as a lecherous child molester and have him permanently expunged from the school. Yet despite her moral certainty that Father Flynn has committed such an unspeakable transgression, Sister Beauvier has not a shred of actual evidence to back up her audacious claim. Now, as Sister Beauvier and Father Flynn enter into an epic battle of wills, the shock waves set into motion by their explosive confrontation threaten to destroy one man's reputation and tear apart the entire surrounding community. John Patrick Shanley adapted his own play for the screen under the guidance of producer Scott Rudin (The Queen, Notes on a Scandal). ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 103 mins
Complete Cast:
- Meryl Streep - Sister Aloysius Beauvier
- Amy Adams - Sister James
- Alice Drummond - Sister Veronica
- Joseph Foster II - Donald Miller
- Carrie Preston - Christine Hurley
- Lloyd Clay Brown - Jimmy Hurley
- Haklar Dezso - zither player
- Robert Ridgell - organist
- Paulie Litt - Tommy Conroy
- Bridget Clark - Noreen Horan
- Lydia Jordan - Alice
- Helen Stenborg - Sister Teresa
- Michael Puzzo - Father Sherman
- Jack O'Connell - Mr. McGuinn
- Valda Setterfield - Parishioner
- Philip Seymour Hoffman - Father Brendan Flynn
- Viola Davis - Mrs. Miller
- Audrie Neenan - Sister Raymond
- Susan Blommaert - Mrs. Carson
- John Costelloe - Warren Hurley
- Mike Roukis - William London
- Frank Shanley - Kevin
- Frank Dolce - Ralph
- Matthew Marvin - Raymond
- Molly Chiffer - Sarah
- Suzanne Hevner - Mrs. Kean
- Tom Toner - Monsignor Benedict
- Margery Beddow - Mrs. Shields
- Marylouise Burke - Mrs. Deakins
- Director(s):
- John Patrick Shanley
- Writer(s):
- John Patrick Shanley
- Producer(s):
- Mark Roybal, Scott Rudin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Drama
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- 2008 - Doubt - Alliance of Women Film Journalists - Best Supporting Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - Houston Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - Houston Film Critics - Best Ensemble
- 2008 - Doubt - Iowa Film Critics Association - Best Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - Kansas City Film Critics Association - Best Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - National Board of Review - Best Ensemble Cast
- 2008 - Doubt - National Board of Review - Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - Phoenix Film Critics Association - Best Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
- 2008 - Doubt - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Ensemble
