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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

2005·Movie
1h 59min·PG
71
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Teen DramaFemale FriendshipComing-of-AgeSummertime StoryIntertwining NarrativesEmpoweringRelatable CharactersEmotional JourneysHopeful & Wholesome

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Questions about The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

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Where can I stream The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants legally?

You can 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 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

1 h 59 min

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants runs 1 h 59 min.

Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

Critics74
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants much the same way.

Was The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$39 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in?

EnglishSpanishGreek

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Greek. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, including Aborted Arc, Adaptational Curves, Adapted Out.