The Better Sister (2025)

Plot Summary

In the heart of Manhattan’s elite circles, Chloe Taylor (Jessica Biel) lives a picture-perfect life: career success, a beautiful home, and a loving husband, Adam. But everything shatters when Adam is found murdered in their upscale apartment.

Enter Nicky (Elizabeth Banks)—Chloe’s estranged sister and Adam’s ex-wife. Once broken by addiction and failure, Nicky is now unexpectedly drawn back into the family she lost... and into a murder investigation that will uncover dark secrets none of them are prepared to face.

As the sisters struggle to trust each other, the lines between victim, suspect, and survivor begin to blur. With a teenage son caught in the middle and a detective (Kim Dickens) who won’t stop digging, the truth threatens to destroy what little remains of their family legacy.

Main Cast

• Jessica Biel as Chloe Taylor – elegant, driven, hiding more than she lets on

• Elizabeth Banks as Nicky Macintosh – fiery, flawed, and fiercely protective

• Corey Stoll as Adam Macintosh – the murdered husband whose past unravels after death

• Maxwell Acee Donovan as Ethan – the son caught between two mothers

• Kim Dickens as Detective Nan Guidry – sharp, calm, and suspicious of everyone

Production Notes

• Filming locations: New York City – Central Park, Tribeca, Upper West Side, and The Hamptons

• Visual style: Sleek, moody lighting with urban noir vibes

• Score: Subtle and suspenseful, echoing modern thrillers like The Undoing

Critical Response

• Rotten Tomatoes: 70% (Critics) | 81% (Audience)

• Praise: Strong lead performances, high production value, engaging family drama

• Criticism: Pacing can drag; some twists feel predictable

• Notable review: "A polished thriller elevated by the chemistry between Biel and Banks." – Glamour

Why Watch It?

If you enjoy psychological thrillers with layered characters and a slow-burn mystery, The Better Sister is a binge-worthy addition to your list. It’s a story of sisterhood, grief, betrayal—and the haunting realization that sometimes the ones we love most are also the ones we know least.