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Doubt (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Doubt, directed by John Patrick Shanley.
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Doubt (2008) -- Set in 1964, Doubt centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him of abusing a black student. He denies the charges, and much of the play's quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality, and authority.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   24,287 votes
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Writers (WGA):
John Patrick Shanley (screenplay)
John Patrick Shanley (play)
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Release Date:
25 December 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Mystery more
Plot:
Set in 1964, Doubt centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him of abusing a black student. He denies the charges, and much of the play's quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality, and authority. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 32 nominations more
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(585 articles)
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User Comments:
Thrilling, thoughtful, intriguing. One of the best films of 2008 more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Meryl Streep ... Sister Aloysius Beauvier

Philip Seymour Hoffman ... Father Brendan Flynn

Amy Adams ... Sister James

Viola Davis ... Mrs. Miller
Alice Drummond ... Sister Veronica
Audrie J. Neenan ... Sister Raymond (as Audrie Neenan)
Susan Blommaert ... Mrs. Carson

Carrie Preston ... Christine Hurley
John Costelloe ... Warren Hurley

Lloyd Clay Brown ... Jimmy Hurley

Joseph Foster ... Donald Miller (as Joseph Foster II)

Mike Roukis ... William London
Haklar Dezso ... Zither Player
Frank Shanley ... Kevin
Robert Ridgell ... Organist
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic material.
Runtime:
104 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

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Trivia:
Oprah Winfrey reportedly lobbied for the role of Mrs. Miller, but John Patrick Shanley refused to even give her a reading. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the conversation between Sister Aloysius and Mrs Miller the umbrella handle in the sister's hands changes positions numerous times, including the handle switching left to right and cuffed on the sister's arm at one point. more
Quotes:
Sister James: Did you ever prove it?
Sister Aloysius Beauvier: To whom?
Sister James: Anyone but yourself?
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Silent Night more

FAQ

How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
The story takes place in 1964, so why is there an MP3 player in it?
Will Shanley resolve the question of whether or not Father Flynn really did molest the boy?
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4 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
Thrilling, thoughtful, intriguing. One of the best films of 2008, 12 April 2009
10/10
Author: MovieDude1893 (moviedude1893@gmail.com) from Illinios,America

Doubt {dir. John Patrick Shanley} (****/****)

Although it includes some heavy themes, Doubt, is one of the most entertaining and involving films to come along in quite sometime. Rarely have my heart and mind been so engaged in a film simultaneously. At its heart, Doubt remains the stage play upon which it is based, about a priest who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a young boy. The priest is played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and the nun investigating (Sister Aloysius, great name) the situation is played by Meryl Streep, the best living actress and the best actress of the year. The language used in the film treats the situation very carefully and the confrontations between the characters crackle with well- written intensity. The film's central theme is indeed the title: Doubt. As an audience, we are left to our own devices in judging Father Flynn's relationship to the young boy. This uncertainty is a rare and valuable thing in film today. Great performances, wonderful writing and tough themes.

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