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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005): Cast & Ratings

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a 2005 adventure comedy directed by Ken Kwapis, starring America Ferrera, Blake Lively and Amber Tamblyn. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $42 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$42M
Metascore
66
budget
$25M
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Ken Kwapis
Genres
Adventure , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$25M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants About?

The premise of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When four lifelong friends face separation as they head off to college, a single pair of jeans unexpectedly becomes a powerful connection. Tibby, Lena, Carmen, and Bridget each take turns wearing the pants, and through these shared experiences, they grapple with love, loss, and the complexities of growing up. The jeans serve as a symbol of their enduring friendship, helping them navigate the challenges and celebrate the joys of young adulthood, even when miles apart.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • friendship
  • pantyhose
  • vacation
  • sisterhood
  • female friendship
  • friendship between girls
  • blue hair
  • funeral
  • teenage girl wears underwear
  • swimming in underwear
  • watching tv
  • romeo and juliet romance
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  • slimehouse
  • teen comedy
  • teen drama
  • coming of age drama
  • 2000s
  • american
  • car
  • german car
  • u.s. car
  • swedish car
  • bmw x5
  • ford explorer
  • ford taurus
  • honda super cub
  • piaggio vespa
  • volvo s80
  • female director
  • female filmmaker
  • blue jeans
  • girl wears a bra and panties
  • documentary filmmaking as subject
  • teenage girl wears swimwear
  • ford the car
  • bmw the car
  • saying goodbye
  • sense of time
  • piaggio the car
  • honda the car
  • volvo the car
  • band the musical group
  • pants
  • summer
  • jeans
  • soccer
  • mexico
  • greece
  • summer vacation
  • south carolina
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Cast & crew

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Cast

America Ferrera leads the cast, with Blake Lively and Amber Tamblyn. Directed by Ken Kwapis; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ken Kwapis

More films directed by Ken Kwapis, best-rated first: Big Miracle, Follow That Bird, A Walk in the Woods and Dunston Checks In.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 66 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Plot Summary

What happens in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Lena Kaligaris, Bridget Vreeland, Carmen Lowell, and Tibby Rollins are four inseparable friends on the brink of a summer that will profoundly test their bond. As they prepare for their individual journeys, they discover a pair of jeans that seem to magically fit each of them. This serendipitous find inspires them to agree on a unique plan: they will share the pants throughout the summer, using them as a symbol of their enduring friendship before they go their separate ways.

Full summary

The whole story of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, scene by scene

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Box office

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Box Office & Budget

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants grossed $42 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $39.1 million came from the US and Canada and $3 million (7%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$42M

1.7× its budget

US & Canada
$39.1M
International
$3M
Budget
$25M
US & Canada 93% Rest of the world 7%
Videos

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

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 symbolizes the bond of friendship among the four girls?

Cars

Cars in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

21 cars on screen, including the 2000 BMW X5 E53 and the 2002 Ford Explorer.

All 21 cars
  • 2000 BMW X5 E53 in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2000 BMW X5 E53 Important role
  • 2002 Ford Explorer in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2002 Ford Explorer Important role
  • 1996 Ford Taurus in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1996 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1992 Honda Super Cub in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1992 Honda Super Cub Important role
Details

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Quattro amiche e un paio di jeans” and “Джинси-талісман”.

Also known as
  • Quattro amiche e un paio di jeans
  • Джинси-талісман
  • Eine für vier
  • The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants
  • 牛仔裤的姐妹情谊
  • Un verano en pantalones
  • Eine für 4
  • 4 amiche e un paio di jeans
  • Quatre filles et un jean
  • 牛仔裤的夏天
  • Sesterstvo putovních kalhot
  • Uno para todas
+20 more
  • Stowarzyszenie Wędrujących Dżinsów
  • Systrar I Jeans
  • Négyen egy gatyában
  • Джинсы-талисман
  • Fire veninder - et par jeans
  • Ένα Μπλου Τζιν για Τέσσερις
  • אחוות הג'ינס
  • Quatro Amigas e um Jeans Viajante
  • Джинси як символ дружби
  • Gezgin Pantolon Kardeşliği
  • Женско братство
  • 청바지 돌려입기
  • Sesterstvo putovných nohavíc
  • 牛仔褲的夏天
  • Un per a totes
  • Neljä tyttöä ja maagiset farkut
  • 旅するジーンズと16歳の夏
  • Tình Chị Em
  • มนต์รักกางเกงยีนส์
  • Сестре по фармеркама

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FAQ

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants released?

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was released on June 1, 2005.

Who directed The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was directed by Ken Kwapis.

More films by Ken Kwapis

Who is in the cast of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants stars America Ferrera, Blake Lively and Amber Tamblyn, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants make at the box office?

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants grossed $42 million worldwide ($39.1 million domestic, $3 million international) on a budget of $25 million.

How is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants rated?

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants has 66 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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