Sweetwater

2012·Movie
1h 49min·PG

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Sweetwater fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Cure Does Exist.

The story of two childhood friends who have grown apart and are suddenly thrust back into each others lives when a parent develops cancer. They join forces to find the cure but soon realize their lives are danger if they expose the truth.
Childhood FriendsCancer StoryEmotional ReunionHidden TruthsFamily DramaContemporaryMelancholy MoodIntriguing PlotRelationship Focused

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sweetwater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweetwater legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sweetwater worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sweetwater rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Sweetwater?

1 h 49 min

Sweetwater runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sweetwater?

Critics25
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Sweetwater higher (44) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Sweetwater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sweetwater?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sweetwater in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sweetwater use?

As the Good Book Says...Mutual KillMaligned Mixed MarriageDisappeared DadThree-Way SexThe Peeping TomRape as DramaDisproportionate RetributionWould Hit a GirlEgocentrically ReligiousRevengeDaughter Of A Whoreand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Sweetwater, including As the Good Book Says..., Mutual Kill, Maligned Mixed Marriage.

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