Doubt (2008)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,877 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2008-12-12
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Doubt
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1964 Bronx, two Catholic school nuns question the new priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled African-American student.
Doubt parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Doubt is a PG-13 drama in which nuns suspect a priest of sexually abusing a student, without on-screen depiction.
- Violence & scariness: A little — No physical violence shown; tension comes from suspicion and accusation rather than depicted acts.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Centers on suspected sexual abuse of a student by a priest, though nothing is shown on screen, rated PG-13.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Patrick Shanley
Cast
- Meryl Streep as Sister Aloysius Beauvier
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Father Brendan Flynn
- Amy Adams as Sister James
- Viola Davis as Mrs. Miller
- Alice Drummond as Sister Veronica
- Audrie Neenan as Sister Raymond
- Susan Blommaert as Mrs. Carson
- Carrie Preston as Christine Hurley
- John Costelloe as Warren Hurley
- Lloyd Clay Brown as Jimmy Hurley
Doubt FAQ
Is Doubt good?
Doubt has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,877 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Doubt?
In the US you can stream Doubt on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Doubt OK for kids?
Doubt is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Doubt is a PG-13 drama in which nuns suspect a priest of sexually abusing a student, without on-screen depiction.
What movies are like Doubt?
If you liked Doubt, try Spotlight, The Hurricane, The Color Purple and What's Love Got to Do with It.