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The Macaluso Sisters

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2020 | 89 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Maria, Pinuccia, Lia, Katia and Antonella are five sisters who live in an apartment in Palermo. They make a living by renting doves for ceremonies. On a normal day at the beach, tragedy strucks.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Emma Dante

  • Viola PusatieriAntonella
  • Eleonora De LucaYoung Maria
  • Simona MalatoAdult Maria
  • Susanna PirainoYoung Lia
  • Serena BaroneAdult Lia
  • Maria Rosaria AlatiOld Lia
  • Anita PomarioYoung Pinuccia
  • Donatella FinocchiaroAdult Pinuccia
  • Ileana RiganòOld Pinuccia
  • Alissa Maria OrlandoYoung Katia