Zinnemann fashions a film that is contemplative and moving without ever lapsing into pushy sentiment. He stays out of the way and lets his story carry the weight of the film. He also helps his actors create subtle, wise portrayals. Hepburn's natural charm can't be hidden, but she proves she can subsume it into a character, playing her role forcefully, never resorting to her inherent vivacity to carry a scene.

Ms. Hepburn does a sensational job as Sister Luke, a nun who must make many sacrifices in life in order to do the right thing. It's a story about Sister Luke's life and these sacrifices. If you haven't seen it check it out. It's an underrated classic.

The first hour, depicting the rituals and the daily routine of the nuns, is spellbinding. Hepburn is great - this might be her best work.

A real classic. The very end in particular is unforgettable. Viva Audrey!

Not Zinneman's best work, but a really phenomenal character study into commitment. Audrey Hepburn is, of course, fantastic.

Forgetable really & I probably wouldn't have watched if I wasn't bored ...But Hepburn just makes the story compelling

One of Audrey's best roles. Slow and steady all the way through, it's a compelling tale of a nun's struggle over many years to be true to her job as a nun and her faith.