Sisters with Transistors (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2021, Sisters with Transistors is a music, history and documentary film directed by Lisa Rovner, running about 86 minutes. “Electronic music's unsung heroines” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Think of early electronic music and you’ll likely see men pushing buttons, knobs, and boundaries. While electronic music is often perceived as a boys' club, the truth is that from the very beginning women have been integral in inventing the devices, techniques and tropes that would define the shape of sound for years to come.
Who’s in it. Sisters with Transistors stars Laurie Anderson as Narrator (voice), Delia Derbyshire as Self (archive footage), Suzanne Ciani as Self and Bebe Barron as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sisters with Transistors has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sisters with Transistors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sisters with Transistors tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sisters with Transistors (2021)?
- In US, Sisters with Transistors is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sisters with Transistors worth watching?
- Sisters with Transistors holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sisters with Transistors?
- Sisters with Transistors stars Laurie Anderson, Delia Derbyshire, Suzanne Ciani, Bebe Barron and Éliane Radigue.
- When was Sisters with Transistors released?
- Sisters with Transistors was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.