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Sweet Land

2005·Movie
1h 50min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Set in 1920, Inge travels from Germany to rural Minnesota in order to meet the man destined to be her husband.
Immigrant ExperienceHistorical RomanceQuietly HopefulMinnesota in the 1920sGentle & HeartwarmingVisually BeautifulCharacter-DrivenThoughtful Social CommentaryAmerican Heartland

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweet Land legally?

Sweet Land is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sweet Land worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sweet Land?

1 h 50 min

Sweet Land runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sweet Land?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Sweet Land much the same way.

What language is Sweet Land in?

EnglishGermanFrenchHungarianNorwegian

It was made in English, with some German, French, Hungarian, Norwegian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sweet Land?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sweet Land in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.