Movies and TvShows featuring "catholic-nun" theme.
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
Twelve years after their daughter's death, doll-maker Samuel Mullins and his wife Esther welcome a nun and orphaned girls into their home. The girls are forbidden from entering Bee's room, but Janice sneaks in and finds a locked closet with a doll. After playing in the room, she is haunted by an evil force. The question is, what has she unleashed in Bee's room?
Derry Girls is a comedy TV show set in 1990s Derry, Northern Ireland. It follows a group of teenage girls attending a Catholic school during a time of political and social unrest known as 'The Troubles'. The show revolves around their daily lives, friendships, and interactions with their families and the wider community.
Trinity Blood is set in a post-apocalyptic future where vampires and humans coexist. The story follows a priest named Abel Nightroad, who is also a Crusnik, a vampire that feeds on vampires. As a member of AX, a special organization in the Vatican, Abel is tasked with hunting down and eliminating vampires who threaten humanity. Alongside his allies, including Sister Esther Blanchett and Ion Fortuna, Abel fights against powerful enemies and uncovers the truth behind a conspiracy that could change the world. The series explores themes of religion, faith, and the struggle between good and evil.
Benedetta tells the story of a nun named Benedetta Carlini who joins a convent and experiences mystical visions. As she gains a following, her actions and desires become increasingly controversial, leading to a trial for her alleged lesbian relationships and other scandalous behavior. Based on a true story, this film explores themes of religious zealotry, sexual identity, and the power dynamics within the Catholic Church.
Lorna Brady wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house with no idea who the dead woman is. She doubts herself, because she has long suffered from extreme bouts of sleepwalking.
In a dystopian future, a race car driver is brought to the year 2009 by a billionaire who wishes to possess the driver's healthy body through a mind transfer technology. The driver must find a way to escape from being hunted down by mercenaries and navigate the dangers of this new world.
Set in 1960s Poland, Ida follows the story of a young nun named Ida who embarks on a road trip to uncover her mysterious past. She teams up with her aunt, a former resistance fighter, and together they confront the dark secrets of their family's past. Through their journey, Ida is forced to confront the harsh realities of the post-World War Two era and grapple with issues of religion, identity, and memory.
When a teenage girl is found dead in a lake, the small town police chief, Jesse Stone, sets out to uncover the truth behind her murder. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of organized crime and must navigate the complexities of a troubled town.
Based on true events that changed the law. This is the story of a survivor, Lyndal, a young woman sexually abused as an 11 year old while attending a prestigious school. Her courage to fight for justice is entrusted to a local lawyer determined to build a case and give Lyndal peace from her torment. With the help of his aspiring young associate and an enigmatic barrister, the lawyer and Lyndal find their way together.
Sinners is a powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland, focusing on the story of a young woman who finds herself in a Magdalene Laundry, a Catholic nun-operated institution where 'fallen women' were sent to perform manual labor as punishment for their sins. Separated from her baby and subjected to physical punishment, she navigates the oppressive religious order and attempts to break free from the social stigma of her past. The film explores themes of abuse, forced adoption, social injustice, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Augusto Pinochet, an aged vampire dictator, decides to die after living 250 years in the world. The movie follows his final journey as he confronts his past and faces unexpected challenges.
Galileo, an Italian scientist, faces opposition from the Catholic Church as he challenges their beliefs about the solar system. He pursues his scientific theories while navigating the politics and religion of 17th-century Italy.
In 1960s San Francisco, bright and talented catholic school girl Celina Guerrera survives a difficult home life by following the rules. That is until an indiscretion creates a series of devastating consequences. As Celina faces the compounded obstacles of being young and alone, she sets out to rise above the oppression of poverty and invest in a future that sets new precedents for the time.
In pre-World War II Austria, a young woman named Maria becomes a governess to the seven children of widower Captain Georg von Trapp. As Maria teaches the children to sing and embrace their musical talents, she also falls in love with their father. However, the family's happiness is threatened by the Nazi occupation of Austria.
In post-World War II Poland, a pregnant nun finds herself in a convent where she grapples with her traumatic experience of being raped by a Soviet soldier. As she tries to hide her pregnancy and cope with her fear of hell, she forms complex relationships with the abbess, other nuns, and a French Red Cross doctor. The nun's journey towards healing and forgiveness is explored amidst the backdrop of a war-torn country.
A group of Catholic schoolgirls embark on a road trip from Pennsylvania to California, encountering various comedic situations along the way.
Major Benson, an outspoken Army officer, is sent to a Catholic boarding school where he clashes with the strict rules and transforms the lives of the students through football and discipline. Along the way, he falls for a Catholic nun and faces various challenges.
A young flapper tricks her childhood sweetheart into marrying her. He really loves another woman, but didn't marry her for fear the marriage would end in divorce, like his parents'. Complications ensue.
Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.