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The Killing of Sister George

1968·Movie
2h 18min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The story of three consenting adults in the privacy of their own home.

The life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series.
Psychological DramaShowbizLesbian ThemesSocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenDark HumorComplex RelationshipsBritish CinemaProvocative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Killing of Sister George worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 59%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Killing of Sister George rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Killing of Sister George?

2 h 18 min

The Killing of Sister George runs 2 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Killing of Sister George?

Critics59
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate The Killing of Sister George higher (74) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Killing of Sister George in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Killing of Sister George use?

Show Within a ShowButch LesbianDon't You Dare Pity Me!Downer EndingThe CameoIt's All About Me"The Reason You Suck" SpeechHope SpotFan DisserviceOlder Than They LookShout-OutCasual Kinkand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Killing of Sister George, including Show Within a Show, Butch Lesbian, Don't You Dare Pity Me!.