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Sweet Bird of Youth

1962Movie2 h 0 minNR

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes74%71%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes74%71%

Summary

Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Richard Brooks
Written by
Richard Brooks
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Franklin Milton

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Facts

March 21, 1962 · 2 h 0 min · NR

Released
March 21, 1962
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweet Bird of Youth?"

Questions about Sweet Bird of Youth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweet Bird of Youth?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sweet Bird of Youth from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Sweet Bird of Youth worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Sweet Bird of Youth good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sweet Bird of Youth plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.