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My Sister's Keeper

2009Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic516.8Rotten Tomatoes47%72%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Heartbreaking & Poignant
  • Medical & Legal Conflict
  • Profound Sadness
  • Character Study
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Sacrifice & Love
  • Bittersweet Story

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Nick Cassavetes
Written by
Nick Cassavetes, Jeremy Leven, Jodi Picoult
Produced by
Mark Johnson, Chuck Pacheco, Hillary Sherman
Music by
Aaron Zigman

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Facts

June 26, 2009 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
June 26, 2009
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$96 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Diabolus ex Machina, Defrosting Ice Queen +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Diabolus ex Machina
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Anachronic Order
  • Emo
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • The Un-Favorite
  • Terminal Diagnosis Suicide
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Composite Character
  • Gender Flip
  • Thanatos Gambit

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Sister's Keeper?"

Questions about My Sister's Keeper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Sister's Keeper?

The RokuKanopyHallmark+PlexHallmark TVTubi TV

In the United States, My Sister's Keeper streams on Hallmark+ and Hallmark TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is My Sister's Keeper worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is My Sister's Keeper okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is My Sister's Keeper plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 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 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Diabolus ex Machina, and Defrosting Ice Queen.