Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002): Cast & Ratings
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is a 2002 comedy directed by Callie Khouri, starring Ellen Burstyn and Sandra Bullock. It is partly based on Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $73.8 million worldwide on a $27 million budget. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Callie Khouri
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $27M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood About?
The premise of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood without spoilers, adapted from Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young playwright returns to her hometown in Louisiana to confront her complicated relationship with her mother. She’s drawn into a mission orchestrated by the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, a group of close-knit friends with a unique way of intervening in each other's lives. As they delve into the playwright’s family history, long-buried secrets and painful truths are revealed, forcing everyone to confront the past and seek understanding.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Cast
Ellen Burstyn leads the cast, with Sandra Bullock. Directed by Callie Khouri.
- Director Callie Khouri
More from Callie Khouri
More films directed by Callie Khouri, best-rated first: Mad Money and Patsy & Loretta.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Plot Summary
What happens in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the scorching summer of 1937, deep in the heart of Louisiana’s woods, four young girls formed an unbreakable sisterhood bound by a sacred blood oath of loyalty and trust. At the helm was the spirited Vivi Abbott, who creatively named their group the “Ya-Ya Sisterhood.” Together, they solidified their friendship with a heartfelt promise to support one another, no matter the circumstances.
Full summary
The whole story of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, scene by scene
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Box Office & Budget
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood grossed $73.8 million worldwide on a $27 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $69.6 million came from the US and Canada and $4.2 million (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$73.8M
2.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $69.6M
- International
- $4.2M
- Budget
- $27M
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
How Well Do You Know Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the group formed by the four young girls?
Cars in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
25 cars on screen, including the 1986 Lincoln Town Car and the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche.
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1989 Ford F-150 Important role
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Die göttlichen Geheimnisse der Ya-Ya Schwestern” and “I sublimi segreti delle Ya-Ya Sisters”.
- Also known as
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- Die göttlichen Geheimnisse der Ya-Ya Schwestern
- I sublimi segreti delle Ya-Ya Sisters
- Aramızda Kalsın
- Les Divins secrets
- Clan ya-ya
- Vagány nők klubja
- Божественные тайны сестричек Я-Я
- Os Divinos Segredos da Irmandade Ya-Ya
- הסודות של יה-יה
- Divinos Segredos
- Съкровените тайни на жриците
- Boskie sekrety siostrzanego stowarzyszenia Ya-Ya
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- Ya-Ya flickornas gudomliga hemligheter
- Εξομολογήσεις Γυναικών
- Dievišķie “Ya Ya” māsības noslēpumi
- 산드라 블록의 행복한 비밀
- Jumalaiset JaJasiskot
- Podivná tajemství
- El clan Ia-Ia
- 丫丫姐妹会的神圣秘密
- Божествені секрети ордену сестер Я-Я
- Ya-Ya jentenes hemmelige nedtegnelser
- Divinos secretos del clan Yaya
- คุณแม่...คุณลูก มิตรภาพตลอดกาล
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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood?
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood released?
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood was released on June 7, 2002.
Who directed Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood?
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood was directed by Callie Khouri.
More films by Callie Khouri Who is in the cast of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood?
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood stars Ellen Burstyn and Sandra Bullock.
How much did Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood make at the box office?
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood grossed $73.8 million worldwide ($69.6 million domestic, $4.2 million international) on a budget of $27 million.
How is Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood rated?
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood has 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood based on a book?
Yes. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is partly adapted from Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells.
Does Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood have a post-credit scene?
No. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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