The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsdirected by Ken Kwapis
2005 · United States · 1h 59m

Laugh. Cry. Share the pants.
About
Lifelong friends Tibby, Lena, Carmen, and Bridget are preparing to face their very first summer spent entirely apart. As they head off to different corners of the globe and diverse life experiences, they discover a mysterious pair of thrifted jeans that possesses a remarkable, inexplicable quality. Despite their vastly different body types and personal styles, the pants fit each of the young women perfectly, acting as a symbolic tether that binds them together across the miles. Bound by a pact to share the garment throughout the season, the friends hope the pants will serve as a source of confidence and comfort during their individual journeys. As they navigate the challenges of newfound independence, complex family dynamics, burgeoning romances, and the bittersweet transition into adulthood, they rely on the spirit of their sisterhood to sustain them. This heartfelt story captures the essence of female friendship, exploring how a simple piece of clothing becomes a vessel for shared memories, emotional support, and the enduring strength of a bond that transcends physical distance. Through their separate adventures in Greece, Baja, and back at home, each girl grapples with personal growth, learning that while their paths may diverge, the connection they forged in childhood remains an unshakable foundation for their future.
Cast & crew
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- Amber Tamblyn

- Alexis Bledel

- America Ferrera

- Blake Lively

- Jenna Boyd

- Bradley Whitford

- Nancy Travis

- Rachel Ticotin

- Mike Vogel

- Michael Rady

- Leonardo Nam

- Maria Konstadarou

- George Touliatos

- Kyle Schmid

- Erica Hubbard

- Emily Tennant

- Jacqueline Ann Steuart

- Sarah-Jane Redmond

- Ernie Lively

- Kendall Cross

- Kristie Marsden
- Patricia Mayen-Salazar

- Patricia Drake

- Katie Stuart

- Jonathon Young

- Beverley Elliott

- Victoria Tennant
- Ashley Hale
- J.B. McEown
- Charles Payne

- Marek Wiedman
- Georgia Craig

- Mary Black

- Chic Gibson
- Nicole Potvin
- Kathryn Kirkpatrick

- Valerie Tian

- Brenda James

- Keith Dallas

- Kirsten Alter

- Alisha Penev
- Cannon Smith
- Efi Papatheodorou

- Rebecca Williams
- Angela Hodgson

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