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The Nun (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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The Nun is a 2005 mystery horror film directed by Luis de la Madrid, starring Cristina Piaget as Sister Úrsula, Lola Marceli and Katrine Romming. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $759,209 worldwide.

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The Nun (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Mystery , Horror
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Nun About?

The premise of The Nun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Years after a cruel and merciless nun turned a boarding school into a living nightmare and vanished without a trace, former students begin to die one by one. The brutal murders of the alumnae force the past horrors to resurface, compelling survivors to confront the lingering evil.

The Nun Themes & Keywords

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  • murder
  • demonic nun
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  • flooded bath house
  • spear gun
  • underwater fight
  • underwater scene
  • spanish horror
  • british horror
  • gore
  • violence
  • subjective camera
  • stabbed through the chest
  • evil nun
  • water
  • split personality
  • throat slit
  • ritual murder
  • revenge
  • priest
  • possession
  • ghost
  • curse
  • convent school
  • beheading
  • barcelona spain
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Cast & crew

The Nun Cast & Characters

Cristina Piaget leads the cast as Sister Úrsula, with Lola Marceli as Mary and Katrine Romming as 17-years-old Mary. Directed by Luis de la Madrid; 22 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Nun Plot Summary

What happens in The Nun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An insane nun, Sister Ursula, strikes fear into the hearts of her students at a Catholic boarding school. The story takes a dark turn when one of the girls, Mary, is revealed to be pregnant by an influential figure affiliated with the institution. With malicious intent, Ursula uncovers Mary’s secret and attempts to force her into an abortion using a makeshift device in the school’s bathroom. The situation escalates as Mary’s friends come to her aid, confronting the nun and ultimately causing her to stumble, hitting her head and falling into a bathtub filled with water.

Full summary

The whole story of The Nun, scene by scene

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Box office

The Nun Box Office

The Nun grossed $759,209 worldwide.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$759.2K

International
$759.2K
Videos

The Nun Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Nun.

The Nun - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Nun?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the insane nun who strikes fear into the hearts of her students?

Details

The Nun Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Maldição - Reze para não Vê-la” and “La Nonne”.

Also known as
  • Maldição - Reze para não Vê-la
  • La Nonne
  • Maldição
  • Jeptiška
  • 修女
  • Монахиня
  • Maldição: Reze Para Não Vê-la
  • Монахинята
  • Zakonnica
  • Rahibenin Laneti
  • 블러드 레이크
  • הנזירה
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  • ผีแม่ชี

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FAQ

The Nun FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Nun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Nun?

The Nun runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Nun released?

The Nun was released on November 3, 2005.

Who directed The Nun?

The Nun was directed by Luis de la Madrid.

Who is in the cast of The Nun?

The Nun stars Cristina Piaget as Sister Úrsula, Lola Marceli as Mary and Katrine Romming as 17-years-old Mary, among 22 credited actors.

How much did The Nun make at the box office?

The Nun grossed $759,209 worldwide.

Does The Nun have a post-credit scene?

No. The Nun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Nun in?

The original language of The Nun is Spanish.

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