Sister Act (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sister Act is a 1992 crime comedy directed by Emile Ardolino, starring Maggie Smith, Whoopi Goldberg and Harvey Keitel. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $231.6 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 1993. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sister Act About?
The premise of Sister Act without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited singer is forced to seek refuge in a Roman Catholic convent after witnessing a violent crime. Initially clashing with the strict Mother Superior, she gradually charms the nuns with her vibrant personality and extraordinary singing voice. As her popularity grows and she brings newfound energy to the choir, she unwittingly attracts the attention of dangerous criminals seeking revenge, putting herself and the nuns at risk.
Sister Act Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- held at gunpoint
- african american protagonist
- mistress
- interracial relationship
- montage
- girl
- choir
- convent
- nun
- murder
- mother superior
- church
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- lounge singer
- singing
- punched in the face
- italian american
- african american
- shot to death
- abduction
- dressing room
- female singer
- disguise
- witness to a murder
- reno nevada
- singing nun
- priest
- on the run
- fish out of water
- detective
- assumed identity
- witness protection
- casino
- organized crime
- gangster
- san francisco california
- witness protection program
- show of hands
- lounge act
- fur coat
- executing a snitch
- younger version of self
- begins in the past
- gospel music
- 1990s
- car
- saying grace
- character appears on a magazine cover
- airplane
- shot in the head
- stray dog
Sister Act Cast
Maggie Smith leads the cast, with Whoopi Goldberg and Harvey Keitel. Directed by Emile Ardolino; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Emile Ardolino
Also Starring in Sister Act
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More films directed by Emile Ardolino, best-rated first: Dirty Dancing, Chances Are, 3 Men and a Little Lady and Good Morning, Mr. Orwell.
Sister Act Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sister Act 51 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 68% User score
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Sister Act Plot Summary
What happens in Sister Act from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1968, a vivacious Catholic schoolgirl named Deloris Wilson was far more passionate about singing than mastering Latin verbs, much to the displeasure of her nun instructors. Fast forward to 1992, and Deloris has evolved into Deloris Van Cartier, a glamorous lounge singer dazzling crowds in Reno, Nevada’s elite venues, supported by her wealthy, albeit married, mobster boyfriend, Vince LaRocca. However, when Vince presents her with an ostentatious gift, Deloris attempts to return it, only to witness his brutal murder of an informant, immediately placing her own life in jeopardy as she becomes the target of his wrath.
Full summary
The whole story of Sister Act, scene by scene
Sister Act Box Office
Sister Act grossed $231.6 million worldwide. $139.6 million came from the US and Canada and $92 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$231.6M
- US & Canada
- $139.6M
- International
- $92M
Sister Act Awards & Nominations
Sister Act earned 2 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 1993.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1993 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Whoopi Goldberg
Sister Act Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Sister Act | All the Facts | Disney+ Deets
How Well Do You Know Sister Act?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What name does Deloris Wilson adopt while in the convent?
Cars in Sister Act
35 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1990 Lincoln Town Car.
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1992 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
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1988 Ford Escort Minor role -
1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Sister Act Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Sister Act 1 - Una svitata in abito da suora” and “Rock "N" nonne”.
- Also known as
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- Sister Act 1 - Una svitata in abito da suora
- Rock "N" nonne
- Cambio de Habito
- Rock n nonne
- Mudança de Hábito
- Сестричка, действуй
- 시스터 액트
- Sister Act: Una svitata in abito da suora
- Do Cabaré para o Convento
- Sister Act - Eine himmlische Karriere
- Sister Act - Una svitata in abito da suora
- 修女也疯狂
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- Apáca show
- Halløj i klostret
- Sister Act (Una monja de cuidado)
- En värsting till syster
- 天使にラブ・ソングを…
- Sestra v akci
- הנזירות בלוז
- Rock'n Nonne
- Сестре у акцији
- Zakonnica w przebraniu
- Yırtık Rahibe
- Систър акт
- Сестро, дій
- Netikra vienuolė
- Cambio De Hábito
- Sestra v akcii
- 修女也瘋狂
- Τρελές Αδελφές
- Nunnia ja konnia
- น.ส.ชีเฉาก๊วย
- Nunnad hoos
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, The Singing Nun and Sing Sister Sing.
Sister Act FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sister Act, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sister Act?
Sister Act runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Sister Act released?
Sister Act was released on May 29, 1992.
Who directed Sister Act?
Sister Act was directed by Emile Ardolino.
More films by Emile Ardolino Who is in the cast of Sister Act?
Sister Act stars Maggie Smith, Whoopi Goldberg and Harvey Keitel, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Sister Act make at the box office?
Sister Act grossed $231.6 million worldwide ($139.6 million domestic, $92 million international).
How is Sister Act rated?
Sister Act has 51 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Sister Act nominated for any awards?
Sister Act received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Sister Act have a post-credit scene?
No. Sister Act has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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