Novitiate 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Director
- Margaret Betts
- Network
- Maven Screen Media
What is Novitiate?
Novitiate is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 27, 2017
- Studios
- Maven Screen Media
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~123 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Maven Screen Media
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Overview
Novitiate is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Maven Screen Media. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A novice nun confronts faith and desire amid the upheaval of Vatican II.”
- Thought‑provoking exploration of faith and change
- Strong performances by Margaret Qualley and Melissa Leo
- Atmospheric early‑1960s setting
- Pacing is deliberately measured, which may feel slow for some viewers
- The subtle narrative may not satisfy those seeking overt drama
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative dramas about personal belief and historical change.
The film deals with mature themes of sexuality and religious doubt, making it suited for adult audiences.
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Who directed Novitiate?
Maggie Betts wrote and directed the film, marking her feature directorial debut.
When was Novitiate released?
It was released in the United States on October 27, 2017.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Margaret Qualley, Melissa Leo, Morgan Saylor, Dianna Agron, Julianne Nicholson, Liana Liberato, and Denis O'Hare.
What is the setting of Novitiate?
The story is set in the early 1960s during the Vatican II era, focusing on a young woman training to become a nun.
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