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Little Sister

Name: Little Sister
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2016-10-06
Cast: Addison Timlin, Ally Sheedy, Keith Poulson, Peter Hedges, Barbara Crampton

2016 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After returning to her childhood home, young nun Colleen finds her old room exactly how she left it: painted black and covered in goth and metal posters. Her parents are happy enough to see her, but her brother is living as a recluse in the guesthouse since returning home from the Iraq war.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Zach Clark

Addison TimlinColleen Lunsford
Ally SheedyJoani Lunsford
Keith PoulsonJacob Lunsford
Peter HedgesBill Lunsford
Barbara CramptonThe Reverend Mother
Alex KarpovskyDeli Guy
Kristin SlaysmanTricia
Rhonda HansomeHomeless Woman
Amber Reauchean WilliamsDebbie
Gene SantarelliShut-In