My Sister's Keeper (2009)
An intimate family drama unfolds with measured melancholy as desperate parents make an unorthodox choice.
Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.
How intense is My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper has light gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What My Sister's Keeper feels like
- Tone
- melancholyearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream My Sister's Keeper
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Is My Sister's Keeper scary?
No. My Sister's Keeper is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is My Sister's Keeper gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3).
Is My Sister's Keeper sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is My Sister's Keeper OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi.
Does My Sister's Keeper have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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