Top 10 Nun Comedy Films You Can’t Miss

Description: A gentle comedy-drama where a progressive nun and a strict priest clash over the running of a Catholic school. While not strictly a comedy, the film has its humorous moments, especially in the interactions between the characters.

Fact: Bing Crosby reprises his role as Father O'Malley from "Going My Way," making this film a sequel. It was one of the highest-grossing films of

Description: While primarily a drama, this film has comedic elements in its depiction of the daily life and challenges faced by nuns in a Belgian convent. It provides a nuanced look at the lighter moments amidst the solemnity.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its portrayal of religious life, but it was critically acclaimed, earning eight Academy Award nominations.

Description: A Belgian nun becomes an international sensation with her song "Dominique," leading to a humorous exploration of fame, faith, and the music industry. The film blends comedy with a touching story of a nun's journey.

Fact: The real-life singing nun, Soeur Sourire, was not happy with the film's portrayal of her life. The movie was loosely based on her story but took creative liberties.

Description: Two mischievous girls at a Catholic boarding school find themselves in constant trouble, much to the chagrin of the nuns. This film showcases the lighter side of convent life through the eyes of the students.

Fact: Hayley Mills, who plays one of the troublemakers, was already a Disney star when she took on this role. The film was based on the book "Life with Mother Superior" by Jane Trahey.

Description: Two mischievous girls at a Catholic boarding school find themselves in constant trouble, much to the chagrin of the nuns. This film showcases the lighter side of convent life through the eyes of the students.

Fact: Hayley Mills, who plays one of the troublemakers, was already a Disney star when she took on this role. The film was based on the book "Life with Mother Superior" by Jane Trahey.

Description: A lounge singer is placed in a convent for witness protection, where she transforms the choir into a sensational act. This film combines the humor of fish-out-of-water situations with the joy of music and community.

Fact: Whoopi Goldberg, who plays the lead, was initially reluctant to take the role, but her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination. The choir's performance in the film was so popular that it led to a real-life tour.

Description: Deloris Van Cartier returns to the convent to help save a struggling school by turning its choir into a powerhouse. This sequel brings back the humor and adds a heartwarming story of redemption and community.

Fact: The film features a young Lauryn Hill in one of her first major roles. The choir's performance at the end of the movie was filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Description: Two small-time crooks disguise themselves as nuns to escape from a botched heist, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures in a convent. This film perfectly captures the essence of comedy with its mistaken identities and the clash between the criminal and the divine.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Two Nuns and a Gun" but was changed to avoid controversy. Also, the movie was shot in London, but the convent scenes were filmed in an actual former convent.

Description: Based on the off-Broadway musical, this film follows the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they stage a variety show to raise money for burials after a culinary mishap. The humor comes from the nuns' antics and the show's satirical take on religious life.

Fact: The film was adapted from a stage play that ran for over 3,000 performances. The original cast of the play reprised their roles for the movie.

Description: While not a comedy in the traditional sense, this film offers a humorous look at the life of nuns through the eyes of a young woman entering the convent, dealing with the challenges and quirks of religious life.

Fact: Audrey Hepburn, who stars as the novice nun, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. The film was also banned in several countries due to its portrayal of religious life.