Movies and TvShows featuring "mother-superior" theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Black Narcissus (2020) tells the tale of forbidden love and tragedy in a convent nestled in the Himalayas. Set in the 1930s, the story revolves around a group of nuns who face various challenges, including the struggles of speaking Nepali, teaching girls, and dealing with the haunting memories of the past. As tensions rise and secrets emerge, the nuns find themselves caught in a web of passion and desperation. With a mesmerizing backdrop of the Himalaya mountain range, this TV show explores themes of love, loss, and the limits of faith.

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.

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.

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.

Revelations is a thrilling TV show that follows a group of investigators as they race against time to unravel the mysteries of biblical prophecy, while sinister forces try to bring about the end of the world. With a diverse cast of characters, including a skeptical Harvard professor and a passionate believer, the show explores themes of faith, grief, and the eternal battle between light and darkness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Viridiana, a young and devout nun, visits her uncle for guidance. However, her uncle attempts to seduce her, leading to guilt and inner turmoil. Viridiana's faith is tested as she confronts the dark and sinful nature of the world she once tried to escape.