Review of The Other Sister (1999) by Defame — 30 Apr 2021

Juliette Lewis was just out of rehab when Marshall cast her. The insurance company for the film didn't want to insure her, so Marshall put up the money himself.

This review of The Other Sister (1999) was written by Defame on 30 Apr 2021.

The Other Sister has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Naughtia N (212) on 14 May 2010

This was a very touching story about a mentally retarded girl who wants to grow up to live a life like any other normal girl…

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By Anonymous13 (2) on 02 Jul 2017

I Absolutely Love this movie. This is definitely one of my favorites. The movie is realistic and the actors and actresses are amazing…

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By Sandra D (294) on 07 Mar 2010

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By Sheresa F (1) on 16 Dec 2013

I love this movie. It's one if my all time favorites. I watch it at least once a year…

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By Christopher J (371) on 06 Aug 2009

UGH. I found this insulting. Maybe it was just me…

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By Rita Kempley (781) for Washington Post (9,851) on 17 Dec 2010

The Other Sister is sanctimonious, sanitized fare primarily preoccupied with patting its own back and plucking our heartstrings…

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By Kristy P (519) on 25 Apr 2010

Had a few things I didn't care for in it...the whole gay sister thing. But otherwise, really cute story. I loved Juliette Lewis…

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By Billy S (223) on 13 Aug 2015

Very touching presentation of challenged people being seen for their real value, sense of justice and ability to love…

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By Kathleen M (147) on 22 Dec 2009

Very few movies nowadays that has so much heart and get you laugh and cry at the same time…

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By Nini M (1) on 11 Nov 2009

I love this movie sooo much iit had mhe cry in some parts ..Mha fav Movie ever…

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