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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

2005Movie1 h 59 minPG

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic666.5Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

A hopeful, romantic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Laugh. Cry. Share the pants.

Four best friends (Tibby, Lena, Carmen & Bridget) who buy a mysterious pair of pants that fits each of them, despite their differing sizes, and makes whoever wears them feel fabulous. When faced with the prospect of spending their first summer apart, the pals decide they'll swap the pants so that each girl in turn can enjoy the magic.

Feels like

  • Teen Drama
  • Female Friendship
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Summertime Story
  • Intertwining Narratives
  • Empowering
  • Relatable Characters
  • Emotional Journeys
  • Hopeful & Wholesome

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Ken Kwapis
Written by
Elizabeth Chandler, Delia Ephron, Ann Brashares
Produced by
Denise Di Novi, Debra Martin Chase, Broderick Johnson
Music by
Cliff Eidelman

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Facts

June 1, 2005 · 1 h 59 min · PG

Released
June 1, 2005
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, Greek
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$39 million
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Aborted Arc, Adaptational Curves, Adapted Out +9

  • Aborted Arc
  • Adaptational Curves
  • Adapted Out
  • Aesop Amnesia
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Age Lift
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Asians Eat Pets
  • Babies Ever After
  • The Baby Trap
  • Sworn Brothers
  • Family Business

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?"

Questions about The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 66).

Is there a sequel to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

  1. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
  2. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008).

Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants good for date night?

and 4 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

What tropes does The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants use?

Aborted ArcAdaptational CurvesAdapted OutAesop AmnesiaAffectionate NicknameAge LiftArmor-Piercing QuestionAsians Eat PetsBabies Ever AfterThe Baby TrapSworn BrothersFamily Businessand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Aborted Arc, Adaptational Curves, and Adapted Out.