# Where to watch Nuns on the Run (1990) in the UK

> Nuns on the Run (1990) is currently available to stream in the UK on Channel 4 Plus. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1990  
**Runtime:** 89 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.9/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T21:21:13.120Z)  

## Synopsis

Set up by their boss to be knocked off following a final heist, soon-to-retire crooks Brian Hope and Charlie McManus get wind of their impending demise and run off with the spoils of their crime. Fleeing their boss, the drug dealers they robbed, the police, and Brian's angry girlfriend, the duo take refuge in a training convent for nuns. In disguise, they convince Sister Superior that they're nuns, a charade they're forced to maintain as their enemies arrive.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Channel 4 Plus](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Nuns%20on%20the%20Run)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Nuns%20on%20the%20Run)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Nuns%20on%20the%20Run&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Nuns on the Run in the UK?**

Nuns on the Run (1990) is currently included in subscriptions to Channel 4 Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Nuns on the Run?**

Yes. Nuns on the Run can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Nuns on the Run on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Nuns on the Run is currently included with: Channel 4 Plus.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/11131/nuns-on-the-run-1990
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/adcFqqwa7df4LzvnI8Z0e90rI5H.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/11131/nuns-on-the-run-1990.json

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