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My Sister's Keeper

2009·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

A tale of life, love, and letting go.

Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.
Emotional Family DramaEthical DilemmasHeartbreaking & PoignantMedical & Legal ConflictProfound SadnessCharacter StudyComing-of-AgeSacrifice & LoveBittersweet Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about My Sister's Keeper

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Where can I stream My Sister's Keeper legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Sister's Keeper worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Sister's Keeper rated?

PG-13Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is My Sister's Keeper?

1 h 49 min

My Sister's Keeper runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Sister's Keeper?

Critics49
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate My Sister's Keeper higher (71) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was My Sister's Keeper a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$96 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $96 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is My Sister's Keeper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Sister's Keeper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Sister's Keeper in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Sister's Keeper use?

Bittersweet EndingDiabolus ex MachinaDefrosting Ice QueenAnachronic OrderEmoFace Death with DignityThe Un-FavoriteTerminal Diagnosis SuicideAdaptation Dye-JobComposite CharacterGender FlipThanatos Gambitand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for My Sister's Keeper, including Bittersweet Ending, Diabolus ex Machina, Defrosting Ice Queen.