Sister Act

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Sister Act

PG

Released May 29, 1992

1h 40m

Musical

Comedy

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When lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, Deloris proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters. In an effort to keep her out of trouble, they assign Deloris to the convent's choir, an ensemble that she soon turns into a vibrant and soulful act that gains widespread attention.

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Critics Consensus

Looking for a sweet musical comedy about a witness to a crime hiding out from killers in a convent? There's nun better than Sister Act.

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Dolores Barclay

Associated Press

Sister Act is outrageous fun and delicious deviltry. The laughs keep coming but, best of all, there's much humanity at work. It's a movie that just, pardon me, makes you feel darn good.

Feb 19, 2020

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Jeff Menell

The Hollywood Reporter

It's all pretty predictable, and if there was time you might get pissed off at the ridiculousness of it all. But things move at such a quickened pace, and the comedic timing of all involved is impressive enough to override the structural flaws.

Jun 1, 2019

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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Gary Wolcott

Tri-City Herald

Writer Joseph Howard fills the script with every stereotype nun possible.

Aug 6, 2024

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Juan Rodriguez Flores

La Opinion

Goldberg offers us in Sister Act another excellent demonstration of her capacity for interpretation. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 25, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…the kind of unassuming, crowd-pleasing, light-weight but satisfying film that cinema has completely lost the formula for by 2023…

Rated: 3/5

Feb 21, 2023

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $139,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In memory of Maggie Smith (December 28th, 1934-September 27th, 2024)!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Shaun R

It could’ve done with a few more songs, as this is the clear highlight of the film. It’s aged quite well and still a family classic.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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Audience Member

ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!! YALL HAVE TO WATCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/10/25

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Nicholas B

Sister Act is a delightful four-star comedy with great performances and uplifting energy. Whoopi Goldberg shines in her role, bringing humor, heart, and charm to the story. The mix of music, comedy, and feel-good moments makes it an entertaining and enjoyable film that’s easy to love.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Cat B

Absolutely loved this movie! It's hilarious, fun, feel-good, family-friendly, and an all-around great movie. Definitely recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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Audience Member

I def would recommend this movie it is a good musical show and it's somewhat praising the all mighty himself I love how the songs were more funky. I didn't even know the song but I still sang with them, It made me laugh and giggle I also like the second movie these 2 movies is a banger frfr who would've thought a choir would do that yeah?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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Synopsis

When lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, Deloris proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters. In an effort to keep her out of trouble, they assign Deloris to the convent's choir, an ensemble that she soon turns into a vibrant and soulful act that gains widespread attention.

Director: Emile Ardolino
Producer: Mario Iscovich, Teri Schwartz
Screenwriter: Paul Rudnick
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 29, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $139.6M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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