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Hannah and Her Sisters

1986·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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A story between two Thanksgivings.

Between two Thanksgivings, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly.
Family DramaSisterhoodRelationship ConflictsNew York CityThanksgiving SettingCharacter-DrivenEmotional ComplexityIntrospective

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hannah and Her Sisters legally?

Hannah and Her Sisters is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hannah and Her Sisters worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hannah and Her Sisters rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Hannah and Her Sisters?

1 h 47 min

Hannah and Her Sisters runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hannah and Her Sisters?

Critics91
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Hannah and Her Sisters higher (91) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Hannah and Her Sisters a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$40 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

What language is Hannah and Her Sisters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hannah and Her Sisters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hannah and Her Sisters in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hannah and Her Sisters use?

Slice of LifeBitch in Sheep's ClothingInsufferable GeniusFatal FlawFalling-in-Love MontageThe AlcoholicFreudian TrioTheme TuneHappily MarriedBabies Ever AfterEpic Tracking ShotOff the Wagonand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Hannah and Her Sisters, including Slice of Life, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Insufferable Genius.