---
title: "Your Sister's Sister"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/your-sister-s-sister-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84355
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Your Sister's Sister (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/your-sister-s-sister-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Your Sister's Sister is a 2011 comedy about doing the right thing with the wrong person. The story follows Iris, who invites her friend Jack to her family's remote island getaway following the death of Jack's brother, where a drunken encounter between Jack and Iris's sister, Hannah, leads to a revealing series of days.

The film had its world premiere at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2011, and was released in the United States by IFC Films on June 15, 2012. It maintains a comedic tone and a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A remote island getaway becomes complicated after a drunken encounter between a guest and a sister."

### Why Watch
- Explores the tension of doing the right thing with the wrong person
- Features a remote island cabin setting
- Focuses on revealing character dynamics over several days

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot centers on a drunken encounter that may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated comedy features a revealing tone and a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #remote-cabin-setting, #family-getaway, #character-driven-comedy, #island-drama, #interpersonal-conflict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lynn Shelton
- **Networks / Studios**: Ada Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emily Blunt** as *Iris*
- **Rosemarie DeWitt** as *Hannah*
- **Mark Duplass** as *Jack*
- **Michael Harring** as *Tom (in photos)*
- **Mike Birbiglia** as *Al*
- **Jason Dodson** as *Tom's Friend*
- **Pete Erickson** as *Tom's Friend*
- **Kathryn Lebo** as *Tom's Friend*
- **Evan Mosher** as *Tom's Friend*
- **Jennifer Maas** as *Tom's Friend*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: When was the movie released in the United States?
It was theatrically released in the United States on June 15, 2012, by IFC Films.

### Q: What is the general plot of the movie?
It follows Jack and Iris at a remote island cabin where Jack has a drunken encounter with Iris's sister, Hannah.

### Q: What is the age rating for this film?
The film is rated R.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Your Sister's Sister — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84355)
- [Your Sister's Sister - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Sister%27s_Sister)

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