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Movie Info

Release Date: June 26, 2009
Runtime: 109 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $95,714,875
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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47%
Tomatometer
51
51/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
2,225 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
102,584 votes
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My Sister's Keeper

2009

"Love can heal, but at what cost?"

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La Decisión de Anne? 🇵🇹 PT: Para a Minha Irmã? 🇮🇹 IT: La custode di mia sorella? 🇨🇳 ZH: 我姐姐的守护者? 🇷🇴 RO: Viață pentru sora mea All international titles (6) →
Drama 109 min 7.3/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $95,714,875
Profit $65,714,875
ROI +219% (3.2x)

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My Sister's Keeper is directed by Nick Cassavetes .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#parent child relationship 130 #sibling relationship 100 #cancer 32 #court case 24 #chemotherapy 2 #in vitro fertilisation 2 #medical examiner 2 #kidney transplant 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about My Sister's Keeper

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  • The film was shot primarily in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, with several key scenes filmed at the University of Southern California campus, which provided a suitable backdrop for the family's story.

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  • During production, Cameron Diaz underwent significant transformations to portray Sara's emotional journey, including losing weight and studying the psychological effects of grief.

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  • In one scene, the family is seen watching a home video, which serves as a poignant reminder of happier times and adds depth to their emotional struggle.

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  • Abigail Breslin, who played Anna, was only 12 years old at the time of filming, but she was able to bring a mature understanding to her complex role, which required her to address heavy ethical dilemmas.

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  • There is a continuity error in the film where the location of Anna's hospital bracelet changes between scenes; it is seen on her right wrist in one shot and on her left wrist in another.

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  • Nick Cassavetes, the director, had previously worked with actors such as Alec Baldwin in 'The Notebook', creating a connection between their collaborative styles in emotionally charged narratives.

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  • The film's soundtrack features a blend of original score and popular music, which enhances the emotional weight of the narrative and underscores the themes of love and sacrifice.

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