My Sister's Keeper
“A tale of life, love, and letting go.”
Synopsis
Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-12
Top Cast
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Cameron Diaz
Sara Fitzgerald
Abigail Breslin
Andromeda "Anna" Fitzgerald
Sofia Vassilieva
Kate Fitzgerald
Alec Baldwin
Campbell Alexander
Jason Patric
Brian Fitzgerald
Joan Cusack
Judge De Salvo
Heather Wahlquist
Aunt Kelly
Evan Ellingson
Jesse Fitzgerald
Frank Cassavetes
Gus
Nicole Marie Lenz
Gloria
Chris Kinkade
Dr. Nguyen
Thomas Dekker
Taylor Ambrose
E. G. Daily
Nurse Susan
David Thornton
Dr. Chance
Lin Shaye
Nurse Adele
Jeffrey Markle
Dr. Wayne
Rick Salomon
Bailiff Bert
Emily Deschanel
Dr. Farquad
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.19x
+$65.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Leven, Nick Cassavetes
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- My Sister's Keeper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $95.7M
- Production Studios
- Mark Johnson Productions, Gran Via Productions, Curmudgeon Films, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Cassavetes
Jeremy Leven, Nick Cassavetes, Jodi Picoult
Aaron Zigman
Caleb Deschanel
Jim Flynn, Alan Heim
Scott Goldman, Mark Johnson, Chuck Pacheco, Steven Posen, Hillary Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Cassavetes
Director
Jeremy Leven
Screenplay
Nick Cassavetes
Screenplay
Scott Goldman
Producer
Mark Johnson
Producer
Chuck Pacheco
Producer
Steven Posen
Producer
Hillary Sherman
Producer
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Caleb Deschanel
Director of Photography
Jim Flynn
Editor
Alan Heim
Editor
Jon Hutman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Sister's Keeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Sister's Keeper about?
Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.
Who directed My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper was directed by Nick Cassavetes.
Who stars in My Sister's Keeper?
The principal cast of My Sister's Keeper includes Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Sofia Vassilieva, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric.
When was My Sister's Keeper released and how long is it?
My Sister's Keeper was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $95.7M at the worldwide box office (3.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for My Sister's Keeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Sister's Keeper was composed by Aaron Zigman.
Is My Sister's Keeper based on a book or true story?
My Sister's Keeper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jodi Picoult".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Sister's Keeper?
My Sister's Keeper holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).