Synopsis
Norman Jewison's adaptation of John Pielmeier's stage play. When naive novice nun Agnes is discovered with a dead newborn baby in her convent quarters, court-appointed psychiatrist Dr. Martha Livingston investigates her case.
Scores
Overall Score
57.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
42.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
78.8%
Review Aggregate
54.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 36% of 22 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, realistic, thought-provoking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenrealisticthought-provokingmacabreemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Fonda | 1985 | $577,000 | $1,683,000 | (est) |
| Anne Bancroft | 1985 | $355,000 | $1,036,000 | (est) |
| Meg Tilly | 1985 | $268,000 | $780,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score44.0
RT critic review count32
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes8,485
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $25,627,836 | $74,716,096 |
| International | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $25,627,836 | $74,716,096 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $12,813,918 | $37,358,048 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $18,110,000 | $52,798,391 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $7,966,000 | $23,224,295 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $6,406,959 | $18,679,024 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $45,296,877 | $132,059,758 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $7,500,000 | $21,865,706 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $5,220,000 (est) | $15,218,531 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $3,624,000 | $10,565,509 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $2,228,000 | $6,495,572 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $1,500,000 | $4,373,141 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $20,072,000 | $58,518,459 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $25,224,877 | $73,541,298 |
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