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
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.
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
Awards
- 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
- Best Actress: Meryl Streep
- Best Supporting Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep
- 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
Academy Award
Nominated
Golden Globe
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Won
Nominated
Movie DNA
Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.
Character Depth
Slow Pace
Downbeat
Dry Humor
Cinematography
Disturbing
Complexity
Hollywood Feel
Cerebral
Tearjerker
