Where to watch Novitiate (2017) tonight

Novitiate (2017) runs 2 h 3 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 194 TMDB members. In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.

Runtime

2 h 3 min — ends 10:03 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

R (US)

Genres

Drama

Released

October 27, 2017

TMDB rating

6.5 / 10 from 194 votes

Director

Maggie Betts

Starring

Margaret Qualley, Melissa Leo, Julianne Nicholson, Dianna Agron

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

Questions people ask

How long is Novitiate?

Novitiate is 2 h 3 min long (123 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:03 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Novitiate rated?

Novitiate is rated R in the US.

Is Novitiate a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream Novitiate?

As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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