The Nun (2018)
A priest and a novice investigate a nun's death, confronting a demonic force in a chilling, gritty atmosphere.
A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.
How intense is The Nun?
The Nun is terrifying, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Nun feels like
- Tone
- chillingsuspensefulatmosphericgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Nun
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Nun for you?
Is The Nun scary?
Yes. The Nun is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is The Nun gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Nun sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Nun OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Nun?
The Nun runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream The Nun?
The Nun is streaming on Max.
Does The Nun have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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