The Killing of Sister George
Seen it?1968 | 138 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Naked or Happiness, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
The life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich
- Beryl ReidJune 'George' Buckridge
- Susannah YorkAlice 'Childie' McNaught
- Coral BrowneMercy Croft
- Ronald FraserLeo Lockhart
- Patricia MedinaBetty Thaxter
- Hugh PaddickFreddie
- Cyril DelevantiTed Baker
- Sivi AbergDiana
- William BeckleyFloor Manager
- Elaine ChurchMarlene