The Other Sister

Movie / Show Details

Released in 1999, The Other Sister is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Garry Marshall that stars Juliette Lewis as Carla, a capable young woman with an intellectual disability who decides to move into her own apartment and pursue college. When Carla announces she has fallen in love, her overprotective mother (Diane Keaton) struggles to accept her daughter’s independence. As Carla and her boyfriend (Giovanni Ribisi) navigate life together, they work to prove that she is fully capable of living on her own terms, all while contending with family expectations and personal growth.

This single-disc DVD release runs 129 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating from Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. The film features an ensemble cast including Harvey Miller, Hector Elizondo, and Hope Alexander-Willis. A feel-good story about independence and self-discovery, this used copy lets you own a heartfelt comedy without the new release price tag.