Overview
Three sisters reunite in a New York apartment, confronting their past and each other amidst a family crisis.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- tense
- bittersweet
- witty
- quiet evening
- reflective movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an emotionally honest, bittersweet family drama elevated by exceptional performances and attentive writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The three sisters and their relatives spend the central ordeal inside their father's New York apartment.
The sisters must coordinate care for their ailing father while confronting incompatible expectations and guilt.
Critical reception repeatedly highlights the exceptional work of Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, and Elizabeth Olsen as an ensemble.
The film focuses on the waning days of a father's life and the sisters' attempt to remain present through an unpredictable death watch.
Films like His Three Daughters, and why
The Savages
intimate family drama centered on grief, unresolved resentment, and emotionally volatile conversations
August: Osage County
bittersweet domestic drama examining caregiving, sibling tension, and obligation through a strong ensemble
Still Walking
quiet, naturalistic family portrait focused on estrangement, reconciliation, and the emotional aftermath of illness
The Humans
contained relationship drama using sharp dialogue and a shared domestic space to expose family wounds
Movie Details
- Director
- Azazel Jacobs
- Release Date
- 2024-09-05
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (321)
Cast
- Carrie Coon
- Natasha Lyonne
- Elizabeth Olsen
- Jay O. Sanders
- Jovan Adepo
- Rudy Galvan
- Jose Febus
- Randy Ramos Jr.
- Jasmine Bracey
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is His Three Daughters about?
- Three estranged sisters confront old grievances and the limits of love while caring for their dying father in a crowded New York apartment.
- What is His Three Daughters like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of His Three Daughters as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is His Three Daughters violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in His Three Daughters.
- What did critics think of His Three Daughters?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an emotionally honest, bittersweet family drama elevated by exceptional performances and attentive writing.
- Which films are like His Three Daughters?
- Films with a similar feel include The Savages, August: Osage County, Still Walking, and The Humans.
- How long is His Three Daughters?
- His Three Daughters runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch His Three Daughters?
- In United States, His Three Daughters streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
