Mistress America

MA15+
1h 24m
2015
6.5 /10 (559)

From Strangers to Sisters.

Overview

A college freshman cures her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be pulled into the wacky schemes of her future stepsister.

Country : United States of America, Brazil
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 2015-08-14

Top Billed Cast

Greta Gerwig

Brooke Cardinas

Lola Kirke

Tracy Fishko

Matthew Shear

Tony

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Nicolette

Heather Lind

Mamie-Claire

Michael Chernus

Dylan

Cindy Cheung

Karen

Kathryn Erbe

Stevie

Dean Wareham

Harold

Shana Dowdeswell

Ruth

Shelby Rebecca Wong

Laura

Alfred Macadam

Professor #1

Amy Warren

Counselor

Sharon Washington

Professor #2

Morgan Lynch

Student

Andrea Chen

Hallway Girl

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