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Little Sister

2016Movie1 h 31 minNR

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic746.2Rotten Tomatoes94%55%

A melancholic, slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

After returning to her childhood home, young nun Colleen finds her old room exactly how she left it: painted black and covered in goth and metal posters. Her parents are happy enough to see her, but her brother is living as a recluse in the guesthouse since returning home from the Iraq war.

Feels like

  • Quiet Family Drama
  • Psychological Realism
  • Post-War Trauma
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Subtle Tension
  • Indie Sensibility
  • Emotional Restraint
  • Sisterly Bond
  • Domestic Disquiet

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Zach Clark
Written by
Zach Clark, Melodie Sisk
Produced by
Zach Clark, Melodie Sisk, Daryl Pittman
Music by
Fritz Myers

Everyone

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Facts

October 6, 2016 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
October 6, 2016
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Sister?"

Questions about Little Sister

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Where can I stream Little Sister?

PhiloBrewKanopyHooplaNight Flight+OVIDFandorPlex

In the United States, Little Sister streams on Philo, Brew, Night Flight+, OVID, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Darkroom, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Little Sister worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Will Little Sister make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Little Sister plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.