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A sleeper hit that received a lukewarm reception from critics but was a success with audiences, Sister Act (1992) was star Whoopi Golberg's first bona fide smash after her Oscar victory for Ghost (199... read more read more...0). Goldberg stars as Deloris Van Cartier, a Reno lounge singer who accidentally witnesses a brutal murder carried out by her gangster boyfriend Vince (Harvey Keitel). Under the protection of a detective (Bill Nunn) who's trying to bring down Vince's criminal operation, Deloris is placed in protective custody at a San Francisco convent. Masquerading as a nun renamed Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris shakes up the established order of the sisters' lives, particularly enlivening their choral efforts. Although running constantly afoul of the Mother Superior (Maggie Smith), the new, jazzed-up musical act becomes a huge hit in the community, even drawing the attention of the Pope, but also alerting Vince to Deloris' whereabouts. Although credited to the pseudonymous Joseph Howard, Sister Act was actually written by Paul Rudnick and Carrie Fisher. The film was followed by a sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: January 18, 2000

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  • June 24, 2011
    I love these films!
  • May 11, 2011
    Why is this movie so popular? I've always wondered that. It seems like you can find it somewhere on TV at any time of the day. This movie isn't bad, it's just not that good. Goldberg just isn't that funny, and there are a lot of better movies similar to this one anyway.
  • March 9, 2011
    A little boring in the beginning, but when Sister Mary Clarence got moved into a Covent and been assigned to handle the choir, the story gets more and more interesting for me.. Whoopi Goldberg show her best performance that she can in this movie, knowing that acting in a comedy m... read moreovie was a little harder to keep your act quality on... The story was funny, and the song was a joy to behold... Love this movie!!
  • August 21, 2010
    LOL funny and cute. I remember this being huge when I was a kid (4 when it came out) finally glad to see it though!
    Funny how they never actually said "witness protection".
    LOVE Maggie Smith.
  • June 4, 2010
    good comedy
  • September 24, 2009
    Oh look, Nun's being normal, like normal people....amazing! Feeding off ignorance and stereotype, this is a basic premise and a lazy film.
  • August 18, 2009
    Heard tons about this movie for many a year but never saw it until a couple of years ago. Still very memorable and all around awesomely entertaining movie!
  • April 12, 2008
    Whoopi hides out in a convent from the mob.
  • February 19, 2008
    Whoopi Goldberg is HILLARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!
  • September 9, 2007
    nothing like a bit of sister act

Critic Reviews


Brian Orndorf
May 28, 2012
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

Nothing like a heartwarming Disney comedy with a body count to raise spirits. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
July 22, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

A silly, harmless star vehicle for Whoopi Goldberg--sort of nuns on the run. Full Review

Brian Mckay
March 19, 2003
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com

Terribly unfunny musical-comedy with nails-on-blackboard performances

Jeffrey M. Anderson
January 17, 2003
Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner

Pretty stupid.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 29, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

About a lounge singer who finds a mission in life that transforms her. Full Review

Ken Hanke
August 26, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Okay star vehicle for Whoopi

February 23, 2012
Variety

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Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Brian Lowry
March 26, 2009
Brian Lowry, Variety

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David Ansen
March 31, 2008
David Ansen, Newsweek

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    • Mother Superior: I guarantee you she is no broad! She is Sister Mary Clarence of St. Katherine's Convent. She's a model of generosity, virtue, and love! You have my word for it, gentlemen, she is a nun!

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