Little Sister (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6

Little Sister poster

Released in 2016, Little Sister is a comedy and drama film directed by Zach Clark, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Young nun Colleen (Addison Timlin) is avoiding all contact with her family until an email from her mother announces that her brother is home. Upon returning to her childhood home in Asheville, N.C., she finds her old room exactly how she left it — painted black and covered in goth and metal posters. Although her parents are happy to see her, unease and awkwardness abound, and her brother is living as a recluse in the guesthouse since returning home from the war in Iraq.

Who’s in it. Little Sister stars Addison Timlin as Colleen Lunsford, Ally Sheedy as Joani Lunsford, Keith Poulson as Jacob Lunsford and Peter Hedges as Bill Lunsford, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Little Sister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Brew, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Sister page.

If you liked it. Fans of Little Sister tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Little Sister (2016)?
In US, Little Sister is available to stream on Philo, Brew and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Little Sister worth watching?
Little Sister holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Little Sister?
Little Sister stars Addison Timlin, Ally Sheedy, Keith Poulson, Peter Hedges and Alex Karpovsky.
When was Little Sister released?
Little Sister was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.