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Your Sister's Sister

2011·Movie
1h 30min·R

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A comedy about doing the right thing with the wrong person.

Iris invites her friend Jack to stay at her family's island getaway after the death of his brother. At their remote cabin, Jack's drunken encounter with Hannah, Iris' sister, kicks off a revealing stretch of days.
Indie DramaCharacter-DrivenRelationship DynamicsEmotional ComplexityIntimate SettingDialogue-HeavyAmbiguous MoralityUnconventional Romance

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Questions about Your Sister's Sister

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Where can I stream Your Sister's Sister legally?

Your Sister's Sister is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Your Sister's Sister worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Your Sister's Sister rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Your Sister's Sister?

1 h 30 min

Your Sister's Sister runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Your Sister's Sister?

Critics79
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Your Sister's Sister higher (79) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Your Sister's Sister a box office hit?

Budget$125,000
Box office$3 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $125,000 to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 25.9 times its budget.

What language is Your Sister's Sister in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Your Sister's Sister?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Your Sister's Sister in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Your Sister's Sister use?

All Lesbians Want KidsThe Baby TrapIncompatible OrientationSad-Times MontageNot Even Bothering with the AccentIf It's You, It's OkayLike Father, Like SonSibling TriangleLast Disrespects

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Your Sister's Sister, including All Lesbians Want Kids, The Baby Trap, Incompatible Orientation.