Sister Cities

Sister Cities

Four sisters. Four different lives. One mother of a secret.

Directed by Sean Hanish

Produced by Cannonball Productions, Lifetime

201686 min6.4 / 10

A dark, introspective family drama centered on estranged sisters confronting grief, secrets, and their fractured bonds in the wake of their mother's death.

Based on the internationally-acclaimed play by Colette Freedman, the story of 4 estranged sisters who reunite for their mother’s alleged suicide.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sister Cities sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Sister Cities violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Sister Cities end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Sister Cities easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Sister Cities scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity44

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sister Cities

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sister Cities

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sister Cities, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sister Cities, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sister Cities, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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