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Nuns on the Run (1990)

Movie ★ 5.9 89 min

Comedy Crime

Set up by their boss to be knocked off following a final heist, soon-to-retire crooks Brian Hope and Charlie McManus get wind of their impending demise and run off with the spoils of their crime. Fleeing their boss, the drug dealers they robbed, the police, and Brian's angry girlfriend, the duo take refuge in a training convent for nuns. In disguise, they convince Sister Superior that they're nuns, a charade they're forced to maintain as their enemies arrive.

Jonathan Lynn Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 16, 1990
Runtime
89 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$11.0M
IMDb
tt0100280

Themes

Cast

Eric Idle Eric Idle Brian Hope Robbie Coltrane Robbie Coltrane Charlie McManus Camille Coduri Camille Coduri Faith Janet Suzman Janet Suzman Sister Superior Doris Hare Doris Hare Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart Lila Kaye Lila Kaye Sister Mary of the Annunciation Robert Patterson 'Case' Casey Tom Hickey Tom Hickey Father Seamus Winston Dennis Morley Ozzie Yue Ozzie Yue Ernie Wong Robert Morgan Robert Morgan Abbott Colin Campbell Colin Campbell Norm Richard Simpson Mr. Norris Nicholas Hewetson Louis Gary Tang Ronnie Chang David Forman David Forman Henry Ho Nigel Fan Dwayne Lee Tatiana Strauss Michelle

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nuns on the Run about?
Set up by their boss to be knocked off following a final heist, soon-to-retire crooks Brian Hope and Charlie McManus get wind of their impending demise and run off with the spoils of their crime. Fleeing their boss, the drug dealers they robbed, the police, and Brian's angry girlfriend, the duo take refuge in a training convent for nuns. In disguise, they convince Sister Superior that they're nuns, a charade they're forced to maintain as their enemies arrive.
Who directed Nuns on the Run?
Nuns on the Run was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Who stars in Nuns on the Run?
Nuns on the Run stars Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, Camille Coduri, Janet Suzman.
When was Nuns on the Run released?
Nuns on the Run is a 1990 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch Nuns on the Run?
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