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Sister Act

6.819921h 40mPGMovieMusicComedy

When lively lounge singer Deloris sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, she proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters.

DirectorEmile Ardolino
WriterPaul Rudnick
ProducersTeri Schwartz·Scott Rudin

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Emile Ardolino

WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Deloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary Clarence
MSMaggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Mother Superior
KNKathy Najimy
Kathy Najimy
Sister Mary Patrick
WMWendy Makkena
Wendy Makkena
Sister Mary Robert
MWMary Wickes
Mary Wickes
Sister Mary Lazarus
HKHarvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
Vince LaRocca
BNBill Nunn
Bill Nunn
Lt. Eddie Souther
RMRobert Miranda
Robert Miranda
Joey
RPRichard Portnow
Richard Portnow
Willy
EDEllen Albertini Dow
Ellen Albertini Dow
Choir Nun
CZCarmen Zapata
Carmen Zapata
Choir Nun
PBPat Crawford Brown
Pat Crawford Brown
Choir Nun

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Sister Act — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sister Act?

Sister Act is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Sky Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sister Act on Netflix?

No, Sister Act is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Sister Act on Amazon Prime Video?

Sister Act isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sister Act for free?

Sister Act is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Sister Act?

Yes — Sister Act is followed by Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) in the Sister Act Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sister Act?

Sister Act is the first film in the Sister Act Collection.

Is Sister Act part of a trilogy?

No — Sister Act is part of the Sister Act Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Sister Act Collection?

There are 2 films in the Sister Act Collection: Sister Act (1992) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993).