PG-13

The Other Sister

A love story for the romantically challenged.

1999 • 130 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

181 reviews

64 Audience · 181 · 100%

An independent young woman with a developmental disability moves out on her own and falls in love while attending college. She strives to live a full life, despite her overprotective family and society's expectations, proving her capabilities.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Brief discussion of sexual intimacy
Some instances of discriminatory language
Characters occasionally drink alcohol

What it models well

Independence and self-determination
Unconditional love
Acceptance and understanding
Overcoming prejudice

Talk about it after

What it means to live with a developmental disability
Balancing protection with independence in families
Challenging societal stereotypes
The challenges and joys of first love

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Other Sister. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.