Film4 is airing this sensational musical double bill with Hollywood and Harry Potter legends on Saturday evening
Lucas Hill-Paul Content Editor
08:39, 29 Nov 2025
‘Masterpiece’ musical double bill with Harry Potter icon airing for free
Film4 is broadcasting a wonderful double feature of beloved musical films that fans will absolutely adore. Beginning at 4:45pm today (Saturday, 29th November), the original 1990s classic will be shown, with its follow-up starting at 6:50pm.
Following the broadcast, both pictures will be available to watch for free on Channel 4’s streaming service for a limited period. The musical delights on offer are 1992’s beloved comedy Sister Act, featuring Whoopi Goldberg as nightclub vocalist Deloris, who must seek refuge in a convent after her mobster partner betrays her.
Admirers of the first film will be thrilled to discover that the follow-up, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, which many regard as superior, will be shown immediately afterwards.
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In the sequel, Deloris is reunited with her religious companions, played by acclaimed actresses including Downton Abbey and Harry Potter star Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy and Wendy Makkena, as they work to rescue their failing school through an uplifting musical performance by their pupils.
R&B icon Lauryn Hill makes her cinema debut in this underappreciated sequel, with one IMDb reviewer declaring: “Not often is the sequel better than the original but Sister Act 2 breaks that stereotype”, reports the Mirror.
“The music, acting, singing are all incredible. My favorite movie of all time and Whoopi once again showed up and showed out.”
Another commented: “I loved this so much, even better than the first movie. So much talent and energy with a great story line.
“Once again, Goldberg delivers. This is a movie I could watch every year, so glad it is on every Christmas!”
Lauryn Hill makes her stunning film debut in the sequel(Image: BUENA VISTA PICTURES)
As for the original? Film enthusiasts certainly believe it stands the test of time more than three decades on. One viewer wrote in a 10/10 review: “I feel that this movie should be a classic someday. The music is outstanding. I love the way that Whoopi sings. She has a fantastic voice for the movie.
“This movie is timeless and priceless. It is one of Whoopi’s finest movies.”
The acclaim continued on Letterboxd where one person remarked: “I’m not ashamed to admit I was almost brought to tears at the end there…seeing Maggie Smith in anything still hits hard. Gone too soon.
“This was such a perfect comedy, I can’t believe I spent all these years and knew nothing of this film. A new favorite for sure!”
Downton Abbey icon Maggie Smith also appears in both films(Image: BUENA VISTA PICTURES)
“This film is a camp masterpiece, if you can watch it with a crowd as rowdy as mine, it will not disappoint,” another commented.
And a final admirer made a bold declaration: “This MIGHT be the best movie ever made.”
Fancy a spiritual viewing experience this weekend? Look no further than Film4’s fantastic musical double bill.
Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit are airing from 4:45pm on Saturday, 29th November on Film4 and will be available to stream on Channel 4.
