The Other Sister

1999 | 130 minutes | 6.4 ★ (161)

The Other Sister
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    26 February 1999

  • DirectingGarry Marshall
  • Budget

    $35,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

  • Stars

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