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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

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2002 | 116 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (6.0 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. If you loved Parenthood or Happiness, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

In a sleepy Louisiana parish, a group of lifelong friends stage a rather unorthodox intervention to help a young playwright unravel the truth about her complicated mother and let go of her painful past.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $74 million worldwide on a $27 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 79K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Callie Khouri

  • Sandra BullockSidda
  • Ellen BurstynVivi
  • Fionnula FlanaganTeensy
  • James GarnerShep Walker
  • Cherry JonesBuggy
  • Ashley JuddYounger Vivi
  • Shirley KnightNecie
  • Angus MacfadyenConnor
  • Maggie SmithCaro
  • Jacqueline McKenzieYounger Teensy