Sister Act poster

Sister Act (1992)

Film · 1h 40m · Rated PG

Comedy, Musical

A lively lounge singer hides in a convent, bringing wholesome, broad humor and feel-good music to quiet lives.

Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Sister Act parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Sister Act about?

When lively lounge singer Deloris sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, she proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byEmile Ardolino
StarringWhoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, Harvey Keitel

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