The Lemon Sisters
“They met when they were nine. They've been through...1,352 Monday meetings, 27 bad haircuts, 12 blind dates, 5 vows of celibacy, 3,004 late night phone calls, 14 "miracle" diets, and one major misunderstanding.”
Synopsis
Three life-long friends work the bars in 1980s Atlantic City performing the songs of the 1960s girl groups.
Top Cast
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Diane Keaton
Eloise Hamer
Carol Kane
Franki D'Angelo
Kathryn Grody
Nola Frank
Elliott Gould
Fred Frank
Rubén Blades
C.W.
Aidan Quinn
Frankie McGuinness
Estelle Parsons
Mrs. Kupchak
Richard Libertini
Nicholas Panas
Sully Boyar
Baxter O'Neil
Bill Boggs
MC (TV Quiz Show)
Emily A. Rose
Sadie Frank
Ashley Peldon
Sarah Frank
Nicky Bronson
Scotty Willard
Francine Fargo
Charlene
Joe Milazzo
Vinnie
Nathan Lane
Charlie Sorrell
Joanne Bradley
Real Estate Agent
Joel Fogel
Man (Bacchanal Room)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joyce Chopra
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Pikser
- Original Score
- Dick Hyman, Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Lemon Sisters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Lightyear Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joyce Chopra
Jeremy Pikser
Dick Hyman, Howard Shore
Bobby Byrne
Joe Weintraub, Michael R. Miller
Arne Holland, Diane Keaton, Tom Kuhn, Charles Mitchell, Joseph J. Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Joyce Chopra
Director
Diane Keaton
Producer
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Pikser
Writer
Joe Weintraub
Editor
Joseph J. Kelly
Producer
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Susan Becker
Costume Design
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Danny Aiello III
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Millstein
Producer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lemon Sisters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lemon Sisters about?
Three life-long friends work the bars in 1980s Atlantic City performing the songs of the 1960s girl groups.
Who directed The Lemon Sisters?
The Lemon Sisters was directed by Joyce Chopra.
Who stars in The Lemon Sisters?
The principal cast of The Lemon Sisters includes Diane Keaton, Carol Kane, Kathryn Grody, Elliott Gould, Rubén Blades.
When was The Lemon Sisters released and how long is it?
The Lemon Sisters was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lemon Sisters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lemon Sisters was composed by Dick Hyman, Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lemon Sisters?
The Lemon Sisters holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).