Movies and TvShows featuring "mother-superior" theme.

When nightclub singer Deloris witnesses a murder, she seeks refuge in a convent. She becomes Sister Mary Clarence and turns the choir into a talented group, but her celebrity status endangers her true identity.

The Flying Nun is a hilarious TV show from the 1960s about a novice nun, Sister Bertrille, who discovers she can fly due to her unusually tall and light frame. She uses her ability to help others and navigate the challenges of convent life. With its high-concept comedy, laugh track, and unique premise, this sitcom is a classic of its time.

In Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, a woman named Deloris Van Cartier is asked to return to her former convent school to help with teaching a rebellious group of students. The students are a mix of different backgrounds and talents, and Deloris must find a way to connect with them and inspire them to come together as a choir. Along the way, she faces challenges such as dealing with the strict Mother Superior and navigating the differences between the school and the urban neighborhood. With the help of music and teamwork, Deloris and the students come together to compete in a singing competition and prove that they are more than what society expects of them.

The Devils is a dark and provocative drama set in seventeenth century France, where an evil Catholic priest named Urbain Grandier wreaks havoc on a small town. Amidst political and religious turmoil, Grandier's lust for power leads him to manipulate and exploit the town's women, leading to mass hysteria and sexual perversion. The film explores themes of religious fanaticism, repressed sexuality, and the corrupting influence of power.

After witnessing his parents' murder by a man dressed as Santa Claus, a traumatized young man grows up and becomes a killer Santa himself, seeking revenge and spreading terror during the Christmas season.

The Gendarmes of Saint-Tropez find themselves facing a new challenge when they are joined by a group of policewomen. As they try to adapt to the presence of women in their ranks, they also have to deal with kidnappings, disguises, and hilarious misunderstandings.

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.

When a retired policeman heads to Saint-Tropez for a vacation, chaos ensues as he gets caught up in a series of hilarious situations involving amnesia, stolen police uniforms, nude beaches, and more. With the picturesque backdrop of the French Riviera, this comedy explores the generation gap and the humorous clash between tradition and modernity.

Sister Emanuelle follows a nun who finds herself entangled in a web of sex, corruption, and surprising turns of events. As she navigates through a convent-nunnery filled with escaped killers, catfights, and lesbian seductions, she discovers a dark side to the convent she never expected. With themes of erotica and corruption, this 70s thriller takes viewers on a wild ride with a surprising ending.

Set in the 1940s, 'The Nun's Story' follows the life of Sister Luke, a young woman who enters a Belgian convent to become a nun. The film explores her struggles with obedience, her experiences as a nurse in a Belgian hospital and a tuberculosis sanitarium, and her mission work in the Belgian Congo. As she faces personal and professional challenges, including the conflict between her religious calling and her desire for independence, Sister Luke must navigate her way through a changing world marked by war, love, and loss.

In Alucarda, a young girl named Justine becomes friends with a mysterious orphan named Alucarda. As they delve deeper into their friendship, they uncover a world of satanic rituals, possession, and evil nuns. Together, they face supernatural powers and struggle with their own inner demons.

In 1964, a teenage girl enters a Catholic monastery and undergoes rigorous religious education. As she navigates her path to becoming a nun, she grapples with her sexual awakening and the emotional abuse inflicted by the Mother Superior. The story explores themes of coming-of-age, faith, and the challenges faced by women in the Catholic Church during the 1960s.

When three femme fatales with different agendas cross paths in a desperate fight for their lives, they must overcome their differences to survive a deadly game of deception, violence, and betrayal.

In the remote Himalayan mountains, a group of nuns establish a convent and face various challenges including temptation, insanity, and forbidden love. The arrival of a young and beautiful nun disrupts the peaceful atmosphere, leading to jealousy and hysteria among the others. As they struggle to maintain their discipline and faith, the nuns confront their own desires and repressed sexuality, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

Eighteen year old Ida returns home after being raised by nuns, but her father isn't too pleased. Determined to see her married, he publishes an ad and offers suitors a generous dowry.

When two bumbling crooks accidentally witness a gangster's drug trafficking operation, they find themselves on the run from both the Chinese mafia and the police. In order to hide from their pursuers, they disguise themselves as nuns and seek refuge in a convent. Chaos ensues as they try to maintain their cover while navigating the unfamiliar world of religious life.

In 18th-century France, a young woman joins a convent seeking solace but instead finds herself subjected to religious abuse and sadistic cruelty. She must navigate the oppressive and manipulative atmosphere of the convent, facing rejection from her mother, a mother superior who takes pleasure in humiliation, and a malevolent nun who holds power over the entire convent. As she struggles with her own religious beliefs and the torment inflicted upon her, she uncovers dark secrets and fights to maintain her sanity and assert her rights as a woman.

After the alleged suicide of her priest brother, Grace travels to a remote Scottish convent where she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a disturbing truth about herself.

Two Orphan Vampires follows the story of two vampire orphans as they navigate their way through the challenges of their existence. Set in Paris, France, the film explores themes of drama, fantasy, and horror. The orphans, who are also blind, struggle to find their place in the world and come to terms with their vampiric nature. As they uncover secrets about their past and encounter various characters including a mother superior and an eye doctor, they are faced with choices that will determine their destiny.