# Sister Act (1992)

> A wisecracking Reno lounge singer hiding as a nun turns a struggling convent choir into a vibrant force while evading the gangster who wants her dead.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1364

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Music, Comedy
- Director: Emile Ardolino
- Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, Harvey Keitel, Bill Nunn, Robert Miranda
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105417/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, irreverent, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

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