Black Narcissus

Where to Watch Black Narcissus (1947) (Legally)

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.
May 26, 1947 GB 100 min U
7.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
550 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1947), without spoilers.

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 100 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.5/10 from about 550 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

based on novel or book, himalaya mountain range, nun, mountain, forbidden love, india, bengal

Official trailer

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Plot

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

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Main cast

Deborah Kerr
as Sister Clodagh
Sabu
as The Young General
David Farrar
as Mr. Dean
Flora Robson
as Sister Philippa
Esmond Knight
as The Old General
Jean Simmons
as Kanchi
Kathleen Byron
as Sister Ruth
Jenny Laird
as Sister Honey
Judith Furse
as Sister Briony
May Hallatt
as Angu Ayah