The Other Sister (1999)
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29% of critics liked it
(48 reviews) -
67% of users liked it
(48,977 ratings)
Twenty-two year old Carla Tate (Juliette Lewis) is a slightly mentally challenged young woman who has spent several years at a sheltered private boarding school. Now she's coming home to her wealthy parents in northern California who are emotionally ill-equipped to deal with her and are guilt… More Twenty-two year old Carla Tate (Juliette Lewis) is a slightly mentally challenged young woman who has spent several years at a sheltered private boarding school. Now she's coming home to her wealthy parents in northern California who are emotionally ill-equipped to deal with her and are guilt ridden over sending her away in the first place. The biggest limitation Carla must now overcome is her overprotective mother Elizabeth (Diane Keaton). When she takes a class at a trade school, Carla soon meets the equally challenged Daniel (Giovanni Ribisi). Despite his limitations, he maintains a job in a bakery and lives alone. Carla dares to dream of independence and love despite her mother who refuses to view her as an adult. When Daniel fails his class, his father cuts off his funds. Facing a move to Florida to live with his mother, the two turn to each other and find a way to stay together to face a world of adult opportunities and responsibilities. ~ Ron Wells, Rovi
- Directed By
- Garry Marshall
- Written By
- Garry Marshall, Bob Brunner
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Feb 26, 1999 Wide
- Studio
- Buena Vista
Critic Reviews
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop and a plot device.
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Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
A neatly wrapped made-for-TV homily!
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Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media
Overly sentimental movie is unlikely to interest teens.
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Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Giovanni Ribisi could be his generation's Dustin Hoffman... he could also be his generation's Richard Benjamin...
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John R. McEwen, Film Quips Online
For what is supposed to be a poignant love story, The Other Sister fails to show much spark.
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Cast
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Juliette Lewis
as Carla
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Diane Keaton
as Elizabeth
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Tom Skerritt
as Radley
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Giovanni Ribisi
as Danny
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Poppy Montgomery
as Caroline
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Sarah Paulson
as Heather
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Linda Thorson
as Drew
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Joe Flanigan
as Jeff
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Juliet Mills
as Winnie
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Hector Elizondo
as Ernie
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Jason Cottle
as Scott Castellucci
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Giuseppe Andrews
as Tough Guy Trevor
- Sam Denoff
