Sister

2014·Movie
1h 49min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Sister fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

When unstable Connie is tragically widowed, she finds it impossible to care for her delinquent adolescent daughter, Niki, forcing her son, Bill, to take his sister in. As the two begin to forge a healthy bond, well-meaning Bill implements his own method of treatment for Niki’s mental troubles, but, when turmoil persists, he must reconcile his beliefs with what actually may be best for his sister.
Dysfunctional FamilyMental Health StrugglesSibling RelationshipComing-of-Age DramaPsychological TensionCharacter-DrivenMelancholy MoodRealistic PortrayalIndependent Film

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sister

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Where can I stream Sister legally?

Sister is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sister worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sister rated?

Suicide themesDrug use

Content advisories: suicide themes and drug use.

How long is Sister?

1 h 49 min

Sister runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sister?

Critics81
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Sister higher (81) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sister in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Sister?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sister in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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