Sisters
Two estranged-from-adulthood sisters turn their parents’ impending house sale into one last outrageous party and a reckoning with growing up.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- vulgar
- witty
- raucous
- girls night
- party movie night
What critics said
Critics found the Tina Fey–Amy Poehler chemistry and mix of pathos with vulgarity appealing, but considered the comedy uneven and less consistently funny than its premise suggests.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kate and Maura recreate a high-school-style party while confronting the sale of their childhood home and the need to move forward.
The plot is organized around Kate and Maura Ellis’s shared history, rivalry, loyalty, and mutual need for catharsis.
The Ellis family house is being sold, prompting the sisters to clean out their old bedroom and stage one final party there.
Critical consensus specifically identifies the blend of pathos and vulgarity, while the party’s emotional stakes give the crude comedy a warm undertone.
Films like Sisters, and why
Bridesmaids
female-led ensemble comedy combining vulgar humor, emotional stakes, and friendship under pressure
Trainwreck
adult female comedy driven by sharp banter, raunchy situations, and an ensemble of complicated friends
Spy
irreverent female-centered comedy balancing action-oriented hijinks with warmth and comic chemistry
Booksmart
raucous ensemble party comedy where adult characters use excess to confront personal stagnation
Movie Details
- Director
- Jason Moore
- Release Date
- 2015-12-18
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (1502)
Cast
- Amy Poehler
- Tina Fey
- Maya Rudolph
- Dianne Wiest
- John Leguizamo
- Ike Barinholtz
- James Brolin
- John Cena
- Bobby Moynihan
- Greta Lee
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sisters about?
- Two estranged-from-adulthood sisters turn their parents’ impending house sale into one last outrageous party and a reckoning with growing up.
- What is Sisters like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sisters as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Sisters violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Sisters as mild.
- What did critics think of Sisters?
- Critics found the Tina Fey–Amy Poehler chemistry and mix of pathos with vulgarity appealing, but considered the comedy uneven and less consistently funny than its premise suggests.
- Which films are like Sisters?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridesmaids, Trainwreck, Spy, and Booksmart.
- How long is Sisters?
- Sisters runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sisters?
- In United States, Sisters streams on Starz Apple TV channel.
