Nuns on the Run

Nuns on the Run

1990 · 89 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.8 (114 votes)
Dir. Jonathan Lynn · Starring Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, Camille Coduri, Janet Suzman, Doris Hare, Lila Kaye · Music Hidden Faces
Comedy

Brian and Charlie work for a gangster. When the boss learns they want to "leave" he sets them up to be killed, after they help rob the local Triads of their drug dealing profits. B&C decide to steal the money for themselves, but when their escape doesn't go to plan, they have to seek refuge in a Nuns' teacher training school.

VIBE

A whirlwind of mistaken identities and frantic chases. This film is pure, unadulterated silliness, a delightful romp where chaos reigns supreme and laughter is the only sensible reaction.

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