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Critic John Nugent
rated 8

...this supremely sexy, silly, strangely entertaining film...

Read full review at Empire
Critic Xan Brooks
rated 6

At the risk of insulting 'Benedetta', it’s mostly good, clean, wholesome fun.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson
rated 6

The movie continually explores themes of faith in surprising ways.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 4

At the risk of insulting 'Benedetta', it’s mostly good, clean, wholesome fun.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Tim Robey
rated 8

Paul Verhoeven’s story of a wild lesbian nun is as outrageous as you’d expect.

Read full review at The Telegraph
Critic Hannah Strong
rated 8

Dutch master provocateur Paul Verhoeven serves up a blasphemous delight in his convent-set Italian romp.

Read full review at Little White Lies
Critic Jenny Nulf
rated 7

...bursting with themes about the powerful endurance of women.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Lars Bukdahl
rated 8

Yes til finkulturel nunsploitation – til hver en tid!

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Cast & Crew

Paul Verhoeven
Director
Charlotte Rampling
As Sister Felicita
Lambert Wilson
As Nuncio
Olivier Rabourdin
As Alfonso Cecchi
Clotilde Courau
As Midea Carlini
Virginie Efira
As Sister Benedetta Carlini
Guilaine Londez
As Sister Jacopa

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Benedetta is a movie that tells the story of a young nun named Benedetta Carlini who lives in a convent in 17th-century Italy. She starts to have visions of Jesus and becomes the center of attention for the church, but things take a turn when she starts a sexual relationship with another nun and her visions become more and more extreme. The movie explores themes of faith, sexuality, and power struggles within the convent. It is directed by Paul Verhoeven, known for his work on movies like Robocop and Basic Instinct.

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Benedetta was released for streaming on December 21, 2021.