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Cast
Diane Keaton
as Sister Mary Ignatius
Brian Benben
as Gary Sullivan
Wallace Langham
as Aloysius Benheim
Laura San Giacomo
as Angela DiMarco
Jennifer Tilly
as Philomena Rostovich
Max Morrow
as Thomas
Martin Mull
as Skeptical Husband
Victoria Tennant
as Bitter Divorcee
Aislinn Paul
as Angel
Joanne Boland
as Cynthia Johnson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2001
Runtime1h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, TV Movie
Votes9
DirectorMarshall Brickman
WritersChristopher Durang
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSister Mary Explains It All
About Sister Mary Explains It All
Near Christmas, four former students of Sister Mary Ignatius drop in at a holiday event at the school where the Roman Catholic nun has taught for many years. Now adults, the students have decided to tell Sister Mary that her rigid classroom lessons and demeanor left them emotionally wounded. Sister Mary tries to maintain her composure, but as the ex-students keep at it, the evening takes a stunning turn.
Directed by Marshall Brickman, Sister Mary Explains It All leans on a strong ensemble — Diane Keaton, Brian Benben, Wallace Langham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2001.
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