My Sister Eileen (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, My Sister Eileen is a comedy and music film directed by Richard Quine, running about 108 minutes. “That Joyous New Musical !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ruth and her beautiful sister Eileen come to New York's Greenwich Village looking for "fame, fortune and a 'For Rent' sign on Barrow Street". They find an apartment, but fame and fortune are a lot more elusive. Ruth gets the attention of playboy publisher Bob Baker when she submits a story about her gorgeous sister Eileen. She tries to keep his attention by convincing him that she and the gorgeous, man-getting Eileen are one and the same person.
Who’s in it. My Sister Eileen stars Janet Leigh as Eileen Sherwood, Jack Lemmon as Bob Baker, Betty Garrett as Ruth Sherwood and Bob Fosse as Frank Lippincott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Sister Eileen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Eileen page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Sister Eileen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Sister Eileen (1955)?
- In US, My Sister Eileen is available to 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 Eileen worth watching?
- My Sister Eileen holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Sister Eileen?
- My Sister Eileen stars Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Betty Garrett, Bob Fosse and Kurt Kasznar.
- When was My Sister Eileen released?
- My Sister Eileen was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.