Half-Sister (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Half-Sister is a comedy and drama film directed by Josiane Balasko, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. When Nénette discovers the identity of her father in a letter, she quickly goes off in search of him. But instead of finding her father, she is met by her half-brother, Paul. Paul, a bitter man who gave up his dream to take over his father’s pharmacy business, is less than thrilled at the arrival of his ‘embarrassing’ half-sister. After refusing to take her in, he soon gets a taste of his own medicine. Under the influence of a potent drug, for one day Paul is generous, happy and sensitive. The next morning, however, once the drug has worn off, his nasty side comes back...
Who’s in it. Half-Sister stars Josiane Balasko as Antoinette, Michel Blanc as Paul, Brigitte Roüan as Veronique and Françoise Lépine as Françoise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Half-Sister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half-Sister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half-Sister tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half-Sister (2013)?
- In US, Half-Sister is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Half-Sister worth watching?
- Half-Sister holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half-Sister?
- Half-Sister stars Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Brigitte Roüan, Françoise Lépine and Christine Murillo.