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My Sister's Keeper (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2009, My Sister's Keeper is a drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes, running about 109 minutes. “A tale of life, love, and letting go.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.

Who’s in it. My Sister's Keeper stars Cameron Diaz as Sara Fitzgerald, Alec Baldwin as Campbell Alexander, Abigail Breslin as Andromeda "Anna" Fitzgerald and Joan Cusack as Judge De Salvo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, My Sister's Keeper has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $95.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hallmark TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Sister's Keeper page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Sister's Keeper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Sister's Keeper (2009)?
In US, My Sister's Keeper is available to stream on Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Sister's Keeper worth watching?
My Sister's Keeper holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper stars Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin, Abigail Breslin, Joan Cusack and Sofia Vassilieva.
When was My Sister's Keeper released?
My Sister's Keeper was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.