My Sister's Keeper (2009)

A tale of life, love, and letting go.

My Sister's Keeper (2009) poster

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.

Director: Nick Cassavetes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aaron Zigman
Cinematography: Caleb Deschanel
Editing: Jim Flynn, Alan Heim
Production: Mark Johnson Productions, Gran Via Productions, Curmudgeon Films, New Line Cinema
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $96M
Original Language: en

Themes

Touching Family Stories, Courtroom Drama, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

sibling relationship, court case, parent child relationship, in vitro fertilisation, medical examiner, kidney transplant , cancer, chemotherapy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Sister's Keeper 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 directed My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper was directed by Nick Cassavetes.
Who stars in My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper stars Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Sofia Vassilieva, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Joan Cusack.
How long is My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper is a Drama film.
What is the budget of My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper had a budget of $30M.
How much did My Sister's Keeper gross?
My Sister's Keeper grossed $96M worldwide.
Where was My Sister's Keeper produced?
My Sister's Keeper was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of My Sister's Keeper?
The themes of My Sister's Keeper include: Touching Family Stories, Courtroom Drama, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.