The Nun's Story (1959) Reviews

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Michael I.

I rented this because I love Audrey Hepburn. She did a great job of acting in this role. Many of her other roles were so similar, and this gave her a chance to branch out. I loved the first 3/4 of ...
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I rented this because I love Audrey Hepburn. She did a great job of acting in this role. Many of her other roles were so similar, and this gave her a chance to branch out. I loved the first 3/4 of the movie, but then it all started to fall apart towards the end. The ending of the movie seeemed almost contrived.
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Sara R.

Hepburn's homely portrayal of a World War II era nun was definitely out of character in comparison to her other, more well-known roles. The plot was a little random at times, but overall I found the ...
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Hepburn's homely portrayal of a World War II era nun was definitely out of character in comparison to her other, more well-known roles. The plot was a little random at times, but overall I found the film interesting and thought-provoking concerning the legalistic approach of Catholic convents during this time in history. However, if you're looking for a "normal" Hepburn movie, this isn't it.
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Maureen G.

A very illuminating story of the life of a nun. We are shown life in the convent and on the mission field, and it left me with a much clearer understanding of how absolutely steadfast to their ...
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A very illuminating story of the life of a nun. We are shown life in the convent and on the mission field, and it left me with a much clearer understanding of how absolutely steadfast to their comittment the nuns must be. Audrey Hepburn and Peter Finch are, as usual, excellent in their roles
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