The Other Sister(1999)
“A love story for the romantically challenged.”
Overview
A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college.
Director
Garry Marshall
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$35M
Cast
Juliette Lewis
as Carla Tate
Diane Keaton
as Elizabeth Tate
Tom Skerritt
as Radley Tate
Giovanni Ribisi
as Daniel McMann
Poppy Montgomery
as Caroline Tate
Sarah Paulson
as Heather Tate
Linda Thorson
as Drew Evanson
Joe Flanigan
as Jeff Reed
Juliet Mills
as Winnie
Tracy Reiner
as Michelle
Hope Alexander-Willis
as Marge
Harvey Miller
as Dr. Johnson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$35M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Other Sister?▼
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What is The Other Sister about?▼
A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college.
Who directed The Other Sister?▼
The Other Sister was directed by Garry Marshall and released in 1999. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is The Other Sister?▼
The Other Sister has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in The Other Sister?▼
The cast of The Other Sister includes Juliette Lewis as Carla Tate, Diane Keaton as Elizabeth Tate, Tom Skerritt as Radley Tate, Giovanni Ribisi as Daniel McMann, Poppy Montgomery as Caroline Tate and more.
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