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Nuns on the Run

  • 19901990
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 29m
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5.9/10
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Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle in Nuns on the Run (1990)
Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane team up for this bad boy comic burlesque directed by Jonathan Lynn. Idle and Coltrane play Brian Hope and Charlie McManus, a pair of two-bit hoods who want to go straight, repulsed by the increasing reliance on guns and violence in their line of work. In thrall to vicious gangster Case Casey (Robert Patterson), the duo determines that their next job will be their last. When a large amount of money is extracted from a gang of Hong Kong drug dealers and it falls into the laps of Brian and Charlie, the two take off with the loot, with the Chinese Triads, Casey and the police in relentless pursuit. But after their car inevitably runs out of fuel in front of a convent, Brian and Charlie act quickly to disguise themselves as two of the ugliest nuns imaginable. Passing themselves as nuns from a different order awaiting a missionary assignment, the two 'men' enjoy their undercover work amongst the youthful co-eds studying at the school. Meanwhile their pursers begin to close in on their trail in this uproarious and farcical comedy.
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2 criminals want out but their boss kills those leaving. When the men are ordered to rob the triad, they keep the money and hide from the boss, triad and police at a convent, dressed as nuns... Read all2 criminals want out but their boss kills those leaving. When the men are ordered to rob the triad, they keep the money and hide from the boss, triad and police at a convent, dressed as nuns.2 criminals want out but their boss kills those leaving. When the men are ordered to rob the triad, they keep the money and hide from the boss, triad and police at a convent, dressed as nuns.
IMDb RATING
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POPULARITY
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Stars
      • Eric Idle
      • Robbie Coltrane
      • Camille Coduri
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Stars
      • Eric Idle
      • Robbie Coltrane
      • Camille Coduri
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:54
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    Photos21

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    Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle in Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle in Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle in Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle in Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle in Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Eric Idle and Camille Coduri in Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Camille Coduri in Nuns on the Run (1990)
    Eric Idle and Camille Coduri in Nuns on the Run (1990)

    Top cast

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    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Brian Hope
    • (as Eric Idle, Brian Hope)
    • …
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Charlie McManus
    • (as 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
    Robert Morgan
    • Abbott
    Winston Dennis
    Winston Dennis
    • Morley
    Tom Hickey
    Tom Hickey
    • Father Seamus
    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
    Ozzie Yue
    Ozzie Yue
    • Ernie Wong
    Tatiana Strauss
    • Michelle
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Palin was offered the role of Charlie McManus but was unavailable due to other work commitments.
    • Goofs
      When Brian's and Charlie's car runs out of gas, we hear the engine stall and the starter engine being cranked, while we still see Brian holding the steering wheel with both hands.
    • Quotes

      Charlie McManus: [teaching Brian how to cross himself] Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.

    • Crazy credits
      Brian Hope as Flight Attendant - this is the character played by Eric Idle in the film.
    • Alternate versions
      One version, such as the Fox television version, has an alternate scene. When the chinese man comes up to the car to ask why they are being followed, the newspaper Brian holds up to cover himself has a naked woman on the cover. In the television version, it is just a cover filled with news articles. This version is seen on FX and Fox's owned and operated networks.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Joe Versus the Volcano/The Handmaid's Tale/Bad Influence/Coupe De Ville/Love at Large (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      The Race
      Composed by Boris Blank and Dieter Meier
      Performed by Yello
      Courtesy of Phonogram Limited

    User reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    Hilarious brit film
    Nuns on the Run has to be one of the funniest british movies ever made. From the very start it is genuinely funny. I have been a big fan of Eric Idle for years due to The Monty Python films,sketches etc and in Nuns on the Run is comic standard is definitely up to scratch. If you like a laugh or brit films, watch this.
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    • Mar 25, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Handmade Films Website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Nonnen auf der Flucht
    • Filming locations
      • Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, Fulham, London, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • HandMade Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,959,015
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $658,835
      • Mar 18, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,959,015
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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