7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Nun's Story (1959)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores a nun's personal struggle to reconcile her individual conscience and desire for practical service with the rigid demands of her religious order, ultimately championing individual self-determination over institutional dogma without taking an explicit political stance.
The film features traditional casting, with a predominantly white cast reflecting its historical setting. The narrative focuses on the personal journey of the protagonist within a religious order, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The character Dr. Fortunati, a Congolese surgeon, is portrayed by Peter Finch, a white actor. This constitutes a race swap as the character's nationality implies a different racial background.
The film provides a deeply respectful and nuanced portrayal of Catholic religious life, focusing on the spiritual dedication, compassion, and personal sacrifices of nuns. While it explores the challenges and individual struggles within the order, the narrative consistently treats the faith and its adherents with dignity and understanding, affirming the virtues of their commitment.
The Nun's Story does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on Sister Luke's spiritual and personal conflicts within a religious context, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity, resulting in no depiction.
The Nun's Story (1959) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot is entirely focused on a cisgender woman's experiences within a religious order, her struggles with faith and obedience, and her eventual departure from the convent.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of a biographical novel. All major characters, including Sister Luke and other historical figures, maintain their established genders from the source material and real-world history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.5
7.8
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