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Sweet Country

2018·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic887.0Rotten Tomatoes96%72%

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Sweet Country fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Justice itself is put on trial

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.
Australian WesternOutback NoirColonial JusticeRacial PrejudiceSurvival DramaSlow-Burn TensionHistorical GrievanceStunning Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Warwick Thornton, Dylan River, James Dubay
Written by:
David Tranter, Stephen Cleary, Steven McGregor
Produced by:
Anousha Zarkesh, Andrew Mackie, Scott Otto Anderson
Composed by:
Chris Goodes, Phil Heywood, Michael Yezerski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Sweet Country legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVVIX PlexViX

Sweet Country is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sweet Country worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sweet Country rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sweet Country?

1 h 53 min

Sweet Country runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Sweet Country based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sweet Country?

Critics92
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Sweet Country higher (92) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sweet Country in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Sweet Country?

23ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFJFRGBGGIE+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sweet Country in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sweet Country use?

Scenery DissonanceTake a Moment to Catch Your DeathDowner EndingI Am the NounFlashforwardScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Asshole VictimHeritage DisconnectTime-Passes MontageSource MusicAnd StarringMorning Sicknessand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Sweet Country, including Scenery Dissonance, Take a Moment to Catch Your Death, Downer Ending.