The Other Sister

The Other Sister

A love story for the romantically challenged.

PG-13 1999 · 130 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college.

Directed by Garry Marshall · Written by Garry Marshall

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