Estranged sisters Bessie (Diane Keaton) and Lee (Meryl Streep) attempt to heal old wounds when Bessie is diagnosed with cancer in this touching and funny story of a dysfunctional family’s journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. Lee and her troubled sons (Leonardo DiCaprio and Hal Scardino are the only possible bone marrow donors that can save her.

"A tour-de-force from two of America’s premiere actresses! Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep have never been better."

— Paula Nechak, THE SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

"The sublime Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton are alone worth the price of admission! Acted with moving magnificence. This is truly the Year of the Woman in cinema. Don’t miss it."

— Andrew Sarris, NEW YORK OBSERVER

"A film of rare magic! Funny and touching! Diane Keaton performs with dazzling humor and delicacy. Leonardo DiCaprio is explosively fine."

— Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"Two thumbs up!"

— SISKEL & EBERT

"Diane Keaton shines supremely!

— David Kehr, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

— Marshall Pine, GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

"A first rate experience! Rich and wonderfully funny! The acting is invigoratingly brilliant across the board."

— Dennis Cunningham, CBS-TV

— Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST

"Diane Keaton is enormously touching! She and Meryl Streep relish playing off each other. Leonardo DiCaprio does equally well."

— Kenneth Turran, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton are great!"

— Leonard Maltin, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

"Diane Deaton works wonders!"

— Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Meryl Streep is brilliant! Wonderfully funny!"

— Dennis Cunningham, CBS-TV