The Other Sister

Between the constant churn of new releases, The Other Sister in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla is the comedy actually worth stopping for. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 179 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Juliette Lewis sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Other Sister is worth clearing space for. The Other Sister gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college. Juliette Lewis and Diane Keaton lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 1999. What keeps The Other Sister from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Other Sister is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Juliette Lewis is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Other Sister was released in 1999, directed by Garry Marshall. The full 130-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.