USA,
2008, 104 min
Directed by:
John Patrick ShanleyCinematography:
Roger DeakinsComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Alice Drummond, Carrie Preston, Lloyd Clay Brown, Paulie Litt, George Aloi, James P. Anderson (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Streep), the rigid and fear-inspiring principal of the Saint Nicholas Church School, suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive and popular parish priest Father Flynn (Hoffman). Looking for wrongdoing in every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she's uncovered the ultimate sin when she hears Father Flynn has taken a special interest in a troubled boy. But without proof, the only thing certain is doubt. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2009 - Meryl Streep (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2009 - Philip Seymour Hoffman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2009 - Amy Adams (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2009 - Viola Davis (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2009 - John Patrick Shanley (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2009 - Meryl Streep (Best Leading Actress)
- 2009 - Philip Seymour Hoffman (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2009 - Amy Adams (Best Supporting Actress)
Golden Globes
- 2009 - John Patrick Shanley (Best Screenplay)
- 2009 - Meryl Streep (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2009 - Philip Seymour Hoffman (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 2009 - Amy Adams (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2009 - Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2009 - Meryl Streep (Best Actress)
- 2009 - Best Picture
- 2009 - Philip Seymour Hoffman (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2009 - Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2009 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2009 - John Patrick Shanley (Best Writer)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2008 - Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2008 - Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress)