Three Sisters

1970·Movie
2h 45min·G
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Three Sisters fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Family, history, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Three sisters. Three obsessions. Three faces of love.

Nearly a thousand miles away from their beloved Moscow, Chekhov's Three Sisters live in virtual exile. Olga , a schoolmistress, attempts to support her siblings and the home that is the sole legacy of their late father.
Chekhov AdaptationFamily DramaHistorical SettingMelancholySisterhoodLongingSocial CommentaryPsychological DepthRussian Literature

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Three Sisters

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Where can I stream Three Sisters legally?

Three Sisters is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Three Sisters worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Three Sisters rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Three Sisters?

2 h 45 min

Three Sisters runs 2 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Three Sisters?

Critics100
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Three Sisters higher (100) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Three Sisters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Three Sisters?

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