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My Little Sister

2020·Movie
1h 39min

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My Little Sister fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Berlin playwright Lisa follows her husband Martin to Switzerland, where he manages a private school. However, when her twin brother Sven’s leukaemia begins to wreak havoc on his health, she decides she must return to her roots, which has significant consequences for her relationship.
Family DramaSibling RelationshipIllnessTragedyMelancholyPsychologicalIntrigueContemporary Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Little Sister legally?

My Little Sister is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 My Little Sister worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is My Little Sister?

1 h 39 min

My Little Sister runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Little Sister?

Critics85
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate My Little Sister higher (85) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is My Little Sister in?

GermanFrenchEnglish

It was made in German, with some French, English. Produced in Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch My Little Sister?

15ATAUBRCACHDEFRGBGGIELURUSMUS+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Little Sister in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Little Sister use?

Over-the-Shoulder CarryHarbinger of Impending DoomFacial HorrorDon't Go in the WoodsBait-and-SwitchSlipped the RopesThe RevealShear MenaceNon-Indicative NameBlood from the MouthCold-Blooded TortureMummies at the Dinner Tableand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for My Little Sister, including Over-the-Shoulder Carry, Harbinger of Impending Doom, Facial Horror.