Doubt (2008)
Synopsis:
In 1964, after an incident involving a Catholic school's only black student, the principal begins to suspect that a priest may have made inappropriate advances. Playwright John Patrick Shanley adapted his play and directed. Nominated for five Oscars.
Starring:
Meryl Streep, Philip Hoffman
Director:
John Patrick Shanley
Rated:
PG-13

Clerk's take

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Our Clerk Jeff Says: Viewers who may be deterred by talky, depressing material will be surprised by some brisk humor and gorgeous cinematography, among the justly heralded performances. Fans of the play may wish for more punch.

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Details

Starring:
Meryl Streep, Philip Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Alice Drummond, Audrie Neenan, Susan Blommaert, Carrie Preston, John Costelloe, Lloyd Brown, Joseph Foster, Bridget Clark, Lydia Jordan, Mike Roukis
Director:
John Patrick Shanley
Genres:
Drama, Literary/Period Drama, Melodrama, Psychological Drama, Religious Drama
Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
104
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Year:
2008
Keywords:
1960s, accusation, altar boy, Catholic Church, nun, priest, school, sermon, snow, teacher, wind
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Awards

    Academy Award

    Nominated

  • Best Writing (Based on Previous Material)
  • Best Actress: Meryl Streep
  • Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams
  • Best Supporting Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis
  • Golden Globe

    Nominated

  • Best Actress: Meryl Streep
  • Best Supporting Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis
  • Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards

    Won

  • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep
  • Nominated

  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Meryl Streep
  • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Amy Adams
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Amy Adams
  • Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Viola Davis
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Viola Davis
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

8

Character Depth

7

Slow Pace

8

Downbeat

7

Dry Humor

7

Cinematography

7

Disturbing

7

Complexity

6

Hollywood Feel

7

Cerebral

6

Tearjerker

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