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Set up by their boss to be knocked off following a final heist, soon-to-retire crooks Brian Hope and Charlie McManus get wind of their impending demise and run off with the spoils of their crime. Fleeing their boss, the drug dealers they robbed, the police, and Brian's angry girlfriend, the duo take refuge in a training convent for nuns. In disguise, they convince Sister Superior that they're nuns, a charade they're forced to maintain as their enemies arrive.
Two bumbling getaway drivers for a crime boss decide to abscond with the loot, seeking refuge in a Catholic convent disguised as nuns. Their plans go awry as they struggle to maintain their cover while dealing with the eccentric personalities within the convent and the determined police force hot on their trail.
Nuns on the Run was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its lighthearted humor and the performances of its lead actors. It was seen as a fun, albeit somewhat predictable, British comedy that offered plenty of laughs.
Praised for its silly premise and amusing chase sequences.
Noted for the comedic chemistry between its stars, Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane.
Considered a light and enjoyable, if not particularly groundbreaking, comedy.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a hilarious and entertaining watch, appreciating the comedic performances and the unique premise.
The film's director, Pascale Ferran, later won a César Award for Best First Feature Film for her French film 'Petite Chose' in 1999.
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"Nuns on the Run" is a tremendously fun film from the very beginning. The humour is consistently funny, the fast pace is effortlessly and enthusiastically maintained throughout, and it somehow manages to effectively poke fun at assorted asp...
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