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Sister Act (1992)

No booze. No sex. No drugs. No way.

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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.

Release Date
May 28, 1992
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
6.8/10 (3428 votes)

Director: Emile Ardolino

Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, Harvey Keitel, Bill Nunn, Robert Miranda

Collection: Sister Act Collection

Production: Touchstone Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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Budget
$31M
Revenue
$232M
Full Cast (33 people)

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John Chard - 7/10

Mary Clarence? Like Clarence Williams III from The Mod Squad? When a worldly singer witnesses a mob crime, the police hide her as a nun in a traditional convent where she has trouble fitting in. Whoopi Goldberg is the sister act of the title, and boy does she have a great time with the characterisation. It's hardly pulling up any trees, and it holds few surprises, yet it's so warm and gentle...

June 20, 2020

Filipe Manuel Neto - 10/10

**One of the great comedies of the decade.** We are facing a film that was a huge success when it was released and continues, even today, to have a vast legion of fans. It's one of those light, friendly comedies that doesn't age, is always current, and is a pleasure to revisit from time to time. The expertly written screenplay tells the story of Deloris, a casino singer who must be protected by...

July 19, 2022

CinemaSerf - 7/10

Whoopi Goldberg and Dame Maggie Smith are on top form in this engaging comedy thriller. Goldberg "Deloris van Cartier" witnesses her gangster boyfriend commit murder. When she is drafted in by the police to testify against him, she is put into a witness protection scheme with a difference. She is to hide out in a convent under the tutelage of Dame Maggie's "Mother Superior". After initial clashes ...

August 26, 2023

Sister Act

Sister Act

No booze. No sex. No drugs. No way.

No booze. No sex. No drugs. No way.

6.8
100 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/28/1992
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Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

as Deloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary Clarence

Maggie Smith

as Mother Superior

Kathy Najimy

as Sister Mary Patrick

Wendy Makkena

as Sister Mary Robert

Mary Wickes

as Sister Mary Lazarus

Harvey Keitel

as Vince LaRocca

Bill Nunn

as Lt. Eddie Souther

Robert Miranda

as Joey

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 …

How long is Sister Act?

1h 40m

When was Sister Act released?

May 28, 1992

Who directed Sister Act?

Emile Ardolino

Who stars in Sister Act?

Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy

What genre is Sister Act?

Music, Comedy

What is Sister Act rated?

PG

Is Sister Act available to stream?

Yes, on Disney Plus