Sister Act

1992·Movie
1h 40min·PG

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Sister Act fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

No booze. No sex. No drugs. 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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Questions about Sister Act

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sister Act legally?

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
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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.

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.

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