Sister My Sister

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Sister My Sister

R

1994

1h 42m

Drama

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A bourgeois woman's (Julie Walters) domineering behavior causes tension among her servants (Joely Richardson, Jodhi May) and her daughter in '30s France.

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Emanuel Levy

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07/23/2011

B-

This dramatization of the story upon which Jean Genet's play The Maids is based is well acted and has some powerful moments.

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Nick Davis

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08/19/2005

3/5

Missable but intriguing expansion of the story that inspired Genet's The Maids.

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Jules Brenner

Cinema Signals

05/26/2004

2.5/5

On screen, it seems to be an effort at psychological edginess but the potentials of the medium renders the play as bland as Isabelle.

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Dennis Schwartz

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04/06/2004

B-

Though the subject matter is bleak and upsetting, the narrative is intelligently told.

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Monica Hayde

Palo Alto Weekly

05/20/2003

3/4

Widgett Walls

Needcoffee.com

09/21/2002

2/5

It's disturbing, but not half as disturbing as it seems to think it is.

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Jason R

@RT07709094 Oct 6

A taboo film involving incest between two sisters but have to say the actors did a great job in their roles here, Julie Walters surprised me as I think I've only seen her before this in BBC comedy series 'Dinnerladies' Joley Richardson did a great job as her character as it seems her characters mental health rapidly declines through the film probably worth a watch once

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Chwy B

@RT39801199 04/29/2025

Its a Chilling movie with a strong atmosphere. While lagging at times with a slower and somewhat mild middle. The beginning and end hold a strong and disturbing scene. the introduction pulls you in with curiosity of what's to come, but is flat lined by the middle section. Though the middle carries strong performances creating tense and uncomfortable scenes, which are a highlight of the movie. But the ending takes the cake! An uncomfortable and disturbing scene to watch even though avoiding excessive gore. Its a good movie to recommend.

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Horror fan 4

@Horrorfan4life 06/17/2024

A very crazy and chilling story about 2 sister's love for one another. Avery good movie with great performances.

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Frans G

@RT49050347 05/17/2024

In a pre-war rural town, two traumatised sisters work as housekeepers for a neurotic widow and her adult daughter. When the vital bond between the two sisters is in danger of being broken by the widow, it causes fatal consequences. A haunting film with very strong roles and physical scenes.

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chitown2bayarea T

@RT59968539 12/03/2023

Based on a true story, this is a twisted and shocking film that has a terrifying yet sad ending. It does lag somewhat at times, however the acting is excellent and paints a dark picture of 2 deranged sisters that do the unthinkable.

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Lovely P

@RT71233510 04/11/2023

Quite disturbing, creepy and super weird... but the ending is good. Jodhi May and Joely Richardson's acting was great! 9/10

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Madame Danzard

Joely Richardson

Christine Papin

Jodhi May

Lea Papin

Sophie Thursfield

Isabelle Danzard

Amelda Brown

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Synopsis

A bourgeois woman's (Julie Walters) domineering behavior causes tension among her servants (Joely Richardson, Jodhi May) and her daughter in '30s France.

Director: Nancy Meckler
Producer: Norma Heyman
Production Co: Channel Four Films, Film Four International, British Screen Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.0K
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Stereo