Black Narcissus

1h 40m · 1947 · Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Black Narcissus (1947) runs 1h 40m, directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)