His Three Daughters (2024)
Film · Drama, Comedy
Stream itif you want a sharp, claustrophobic character study anchored by three exceptional, contrasting performances.
An intimate and profoundly moving portrait of sibling dynamics and impending loss that finds sharp humor in the friction of grief. It is a masterclass in performance and pacing that rewards patient viewers with a powerful, cathartic emotional release.
What it is about
Emotions run high when three estranged sisters reunite in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days.
Trailer
What His Three Daughters is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like being a fly on the wall in a pressurised glass jar. The atmosphere is thick with old resentments and the heavy, quiet ticking of a clock in a room just out of sight. It is a dense chamber piece where the dialogue fluctuates between sharp, staccato bickering and long, weary silences. The pace is slow but the intensity remains high, fuelled by the physical proximity of three women who have spent years learning how to avoid one another.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is essential viewing for anyone who loves performance-led cinema and the specific textures of family dysfunction. It will resonate deeply with those who have experienced the exhausting, mundane reality of palliative care, though it may be too raw for those currently in the midst of it. You should skip it if you require visual variety or a plot that moves beyond the four walls of a flat. One honest caveat is that the theatrical staging can occasionally feel slightly self-conscious.
The right evening for it
It is perfect for a rainy evening when you are in the mood for a film that demands your full attention. Prepare to be emotionally drained, but ultimately rewarded by its honesty.
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Featurette
Featurette · HIS THREE DAUGHTERS wins the ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards
How His Three Daughters leaves you
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It leaves you with a heavy, thoughtful ache and a sharp awareness of the unspoken things in your own life. It feels like a long-held breath finally being let out.
How His Three Daughters ends
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The film ends with Vincent suddenly appearing to recover, removing his medical equipment and monologues to his daughters about his love for them and his reflections on life. However, he soon realises he is actually witnessing his own death, having passed away moments after sitting in his favourite chair. Following his death, the sisters reconcile, sharing a moment of levity by singing a modified version of "Five Little Ducks" together on the sofa.
This resolution settles the tension regarding the family apartment, as Katie encourages Rachel to stay. Although Christina and Katie eventually return to their own families, Rachel remains in the home as the new leaseholder. In a final gesture of respect to Katie’s earlier wishes, Rachel chooses to smoke outside rather than in the apartment.
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More clips
Featurette · A Conversation with Azazel Jacobs on HIS THREE DAUGHTERS
Featurette · 'His Three Daughters' | Scene at The Academy
Featurette · The Power of the Written Word
His Three Daughters soundtrack
Music by Rodrigo Amarante
His Three Daughters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Rodrigo Amarante · 2024 · 10 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1In Time - Demo
- 2Any Other Name
- 3Sisters - Version 1 · Rodrigo Amarante & Roberto Schilling
- 4Vincent's Waltz - Version 1 · Rodrigo Amarante & Jordi Nus
- 5In Time
- 6Only When
- 7Sisters - Version 3 · Rodrigo Amarante, Jordi Nus & Roberto Schilling
- 8To Be Alone
- 9Vincent's Waltz - Version 2
- 10At Night
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is His Three Daughters a tearjerker film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tearjerker, with an authentic streak. An intimate and profoundly moving portrait of sibling dynamics and impending loss that finds sharp humor in the friction of grief. It is a masterclass in performance and pacing that rewards patient viewers with a powerful, cathartic emotional release.
- How long is His Three Daughters?
- His Three Daughters runs 104 min and was released in 2024.
- Where can I watch His Three Daughters in Australia?
- In Australia, His Three Daughters is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch His Three Daughters in the UK?
- In the UK, His Three Daughters is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for His Three Daughters?
- The music for His Three Daughters is by Rodrigo Amarante. The soundtrack album, His Three Daughters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), has 10 tracks.
- What songs are on the His Three Daughters soundtrack?
- His Three Daughters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) has 10 tracks, including “In Time - Demo”, “Any Other Name”, “Sisters - Version 1” by Rodrigo Amarante & Roberto Schilling, “Vincent's Waltz - Version 1” by Rodrigo Amarante & Jordi Nus and “In Time”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is His Three Daughters worth watching?
- Stream it: if you want a sharp, claustrophobic character study anchored by three exceptional, contrasting performances. IMDb users rate it 7.1 out of 10 from 20,652 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 97%, Metacritic 83 and TMDB users 6.8.
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