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The Killing of Sister George

1968Movie2 h 18 minR

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes59%78%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes59%78%

Summary

The life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Robert Aldrich
Written by
Lukas Heller
Produced by
Robert Aldrich
Music by
Gerald Fried

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 1, 1968 · 2 h 18 min · R

Released
September 1, 1968
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Show Within a Show, Butch Lesbian, Don't You Dare Pity Me! +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Killing of Sister George?"

Questions about The Killing of Sister George

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Killing of Sister George?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Killing of Sister George worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 59%). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (59).

Will The Killing of Sister George make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is The Killing of Sister George plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

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 tropes for it, including Show Within a Show, Butch Lesbian, and Don't You Dare Pity Me!.