Sisters

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Sisters

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Released Dec 18, 2015

1h 58m

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When their parents decide to sell their home, siblings Maura (Amy Poehler) and Kate (Tina Fey) learn that they have one weekend to clean out the junk from their old bedroom. Unhappy with the news, the recently divorced Maura and her hotheaded sister make plans to throw one final bash to recapture their glory days with their former classmates. As the raging party begins to spiral out of control, the gals soon realize that there may not be a house left once the dust settles.

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Critics Consensus

Sisters' sharp blend of pathos and vulgarity, along with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's effervescent chemistry, are more than enough to make up for the handful of laughs this coming-of-age comedy leaves on the table.

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Andi Zeisler

Bitch Media

Whether or not Sisters is the best use of Fey's or Poehler's gifts is beside the point; they're entitled to blow off the same dopey steam that propels the likes of Robert De Niro and Blythe Danner in all those Fockers movies.

Feb 9, 2021

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Pell's script, inspired in no small way by her own relationship with her own sister, is so smart, so genuine, as crazy as things might get the human saga at the center remains pure and realistically heartfelt no matter what.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 16, 2016

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Megan Garber

The Atlantic

Is Sisters a good movie? No. No, it is not. Its plot manages to be both jarring (so many twists!) and predictable; its supporting characters are thin; it makes gleeful use of tired stereotypes.

Jul 22, 2016

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Gets a lot of mileage out of its surefire premise...

Rated: 3/4

Oct 11, 2024

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

Sisters is a house party film told by and from the perspective of women, and that is precisely why it succeeds.

Aug 1, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sisters is one of those comedies that ends with a series of outtakes over the end credits, and by the looks of it, the talent had more fun shooting the film than we did watching it.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 23, 2022

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Monica A

5.4/10 means fine (so many sex in this movie)

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 58 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring John Cena!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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SkyRo P

*Personally, I found Sisters to be a corny, ’90s-style comedy that felt out of place—even when it was released. While stars like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are undeniably talented and have had great comedic moments in their careers, this film just didn’t deliver. It felt more like a forgettable streaming release than something that ever belonged in theaters. Yes, there were a few laughs here and there, but overall, the movie lacked the creativity and originality needed to stand out. The humor felt tired, the performances felt forced, and the overall vibe leaned more toward “trying too hard” than genuinely funny. It just didn’t click for me. There were even moments that felt borderline offensive—not enough to spark outrage, but enough to make me uncomfortable and question who the humor was really for. More than anything, though, I just felt bored. The story dragged, the jokes didn’t land, and the whole thing came off as stale rather than sharp. At the end of the day, Sisters is one of those films I wouldn’t recommend. It might have had some creative intent behind it, but the execution missed the mark. It’s not memorable, it’s not rewatchable, and for me, it’ll be one of those movies I quickly forget ever existed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/04/25

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Jay P

If you like Hangover 1,2,3,.. then you will love this one. The script was really raunchy. I was sorry Tina decided to do it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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kareenacat H

Absolute stupidity.. cringe!!!.. filth. Dumb... I guess these actors needed a mortgage payment... disgusting .. absolutely no plot . Just drugs.. sex.. filth ..dirt .. adult women trashing their parents home .. seriously... Yes this is what little kids need to see today starting puberty... I don't get it.... Well.. pretty scary with the good reviews, but at least there are some people that didn't like it...😝

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Audience Member

White trash kind of humor. It's like written for bratty for bratty teenagers. So much cussing, it's disgusting. Tina and Amy act like two unhinged bullies.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Synopsis

When their parents decide to sell their home, siblings Maura (Amy Poehler) and Kate (Tina Fey) learn that they have one weekend to clean out the junk from their old bedroom. Unhappy with the news, the recently divorced Maura and her hotheaded sister make plans to throw one final bash to recapture their glory days with their former classmates. As the raging party begins to spiral out of control, the gals soon realize that there may not be a house left once the dust settles.

Director: Jason Moore
Producer: Tina Fey, Jay Roach, John S. Lyons
Screenwriter: Paula Pell
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Everyman Pictures, Little Stranger Inc.
Rating: R (Drug Use|Crude Sexual Content|Language Throughout)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 18, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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