Sister Act
Seen it?1992 | 100 min | Music, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 7 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
When lively lounge singer Deloris sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, she proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$232 million worldwide on a $31 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emile Ardolino
- Whoopi GoldbergDeloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary Clarence
- Maggie SmithMother Superior
- Kathy NajimySister Mary Patrick
- Wendy MakkenaSister Mary Robert
- Mary WickesSister Mary Lazarus
- Harvey KeitelVince LaRocca
- Bill NunnLt. Eddie Souther
- Robert MirandaJoey
- Richard PortnowWilly
- Ellen Albertini DowChoir Nun