Hannah and Her Sisters is a 1986 American comedy-drama film directed by Woody Allen. The film explores the complex relationships and personal struggles of a group of siblings living in New York City over a two-year period, spanning two Thanksgivings.
Hannah (Mia Farrow) is the glue that holds her family together, a successful actress and devoted wife to her husband Elliot (Michael Caine). However, when Elliot falls in love with Lee (Barbara Hershey), Hannah's beautiful and free-spirited younger sister, their marriage begins to crumble.
Meanwhile, Hannah's ex-husband Mickey (Woody Allen) is a neurotic writer who is struggling with his own personal demons, including his hypochondria and his fear of death. He rekindles his relationship with Hannah's other sister, Holly (Dianne Wiest), a struggling actress who is trying to find her place in the world.
As the story unfolds, the characters deal with issues of infidelity, jealousy, insecurity, and mortality. The film is a poignant and funny exploration of family dynamics and the search for meaning in life.
Hannah and Her Sisters was critically acclaimed and won three Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Michael Caine and Best Supporting Actress for Dianne Wiest. The film is considered one of Woody Allen's best works and a classic of American cinema.