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The Other Sister
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The Other Sister

1999-02-26 · 130 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college.

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Directors
Garry Marshall
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000

Top Cast

Juliette LewisJuliette LewisCarla Tate
Diane KeatonDiane KeatonElizabeth Tate
Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittRadley Tate
Giovanni RibisiGiovanni RibisiDaniel McMann
Poppy MontgomeryPoppy MontgomeryCaroline Tate
Sarah PaulsonSarah PaulsonHeather Tate
Linda ThorsonLinda ThorsonDrew Evanson
Joe FlaniganJoe FlaniganJeff Reed
Juliet MillsJuliet MillsWinnie
Tracy ReinerTracy ReinerMichelle
Hope Alexander-WillisHope Alexander-WillisMarge
Harvey MillerDr. Johnson
Héctor ElizondoHéctor ElizondoErnie
AlmayvonneAlmayvonneRachel
Marvin BravermanSam Teacher
Laura Lieblein AdamLaura Lieblein AdamStatue of Liberty Teacher
Linda HawkinsStudent Marilyn
James EmeryComputer Teacher
Steve LipinskyTough Guy Phil
Giuseppe AndrewsGiuseppe AndrewsTough Guy Trevor

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