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Sister Act

1992·Movie
1h 40min·PG
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic517.1Rotten Tomatoes73%65%

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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No sex. No booze. No men. No way.

When lively lounge singer Deloris sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, she proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters.
Feel-Good ComedyMusical & UpliftingFish-Out-Of-Water StoryCommunity & RedemptionFriendship & Found FamilyInspiring & HopefulCatholic ChurchPop MusicIconic Performance

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Directed by:
Emile Ardolino, Joe Camp III, Ian Woolf
Written by:
Carrie Fisher, Paul Rudnick
Produced by:
Scott Rudin, Judy Taylor, Mario Iscovich
Composed by:
Marc Shaiman, Mel Metcalfe, Jeremy J. Gordon

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Questions about Sister Act

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sister Act legally?

Disney+

Sister Act is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sister Act worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sister Act rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Sister Act?

1 h 40 min

Sister Act runs 1 h 40 min.

Will Sister Act make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.

Is Sister Act plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Sister Act?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Sister Act good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Sister Act scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Sister Act?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sister Act?

Critics62
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Sister Act much the same way.

Was Sister Act a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$232 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $232 million worldwide, 7.5 times its budget.

What language is Sister Act in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sister Act?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sister Act in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sister Act use?

Do Wrong, RightI'm Going to Hell for ThisRecurring ExtraAnswer CutNoodle IncidentCharacter DevelopmentBathroom Break-OutFish out of WaterFur and LoathingTwo Words: Added EmphasisSound-Only DeathBlithe Spiritand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for Sister Act, including Do Wrong, Right, I'm Going to Hell for This, Recurring Extra.