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Sisters

*Sisters* is a 2015 American comedy film directed by Jason Moore and written by Paula Pell.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sisters is a 2015 American comedy film directed by Jason Moore and written by Paula Pell. The film stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as adult siblings who return to their childhood home to throw one last party before their parents sell the house. It was released by Universal Pictures on December 18, 2015.

Plot

The story centres on adult sisters Kate and Maura, who are asked to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family home. Upset by the change, they decide to throw a final party that spirals out of control.

Cast and production

The film stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, reuniting after Baby Mama. It was directed by Jason Moore from a screenplay by Paula Pell and produced in the United States. The supporting cast includes Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, James Brolin, John Cena, John Leguizamo, Bobby Moynihan, and Dianne Wiest.

Release and reception

Sisters was released theatrically in the United States on December 18, 2015. It received mixed reviews and grossed about $105 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $33 million.

Key facts

  • The film follows sisters Kate and Maura as they return to their childhood home to clear out their old bedroom before their parents sell the house.
  • Kate and Maura decide to hold one last high-school-style party, which becomes increasingly chaotic.
  • The film was directed by Jason Moore and written by Paula Pell.
  • It was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on December 18, 2015.
  • The supporting cast includes Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, James Brolin, John Cena, John Leguizamo, Bobby Moynihan, and Dianne Wiest.
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Canadian context

The film is an American release with no specific Canada-only production connection noted in the provided sources, but it was widely available in Canadian English-language home entertainment and streaming markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sisters about?
It is about two adult sisters who return to their childhood home and throw one last party before their parents sell the house.
Who directed Sisters?
Jason Moore directed the film.
Who wrote Sisters?
Paula Pell wrote the screenplay.
Who stars in Sisters?
The film stars Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Maya Rudolph, with supporting roles by James Brolin, John Cena, and others.
When was Sisters released?
It was released in the United States on December 18, 2015.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisters_(2015_film)
    Supports: Director, cast, premise, release date, and box-office information.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/sisters/umc.cmc.28crpkq77t6diw4xeagl1btfa
    Supports: Plot summary, director, cast, and runtime.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisters_2015
    Supports: Release date, runtime, genre, director, screenplay, and production budget/gross context.