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Sweet Thing

2020·Movie
1h 31min·NR

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

For Billie and Nico, life with their father is a roller-coaster ride of playfulness and unease. When he is in the grip of alcohol, tears flow and their apparently idyllic family life collapses. Their mostly absent and irresponsible mother is not much help either. But their friendship with Malik, a boy of Billie’s age, frees them from their shackles. Together they embark on a journey full of intense moments of freedom. The colourful, emotional world of the three young people is depicted in kaleidoscopic black and white imagery, which opens space for their own notions of childhood. Alexandre Rockwell's tale portrays a profound sense of solidarity and deep love: for cinema and Billie Holiday, and also for risk and adventure.
Childhood ResilienceDysfunctional FamilyBlack and WhiteIntimate PortrayalComing-of-Age DramaFriendship & FreedomEmotional HonestyVisual StorytellingMelancholic Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sweet Thing legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sweet Thing worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sweet Thing rated?

NRDrug useStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Sweet Thing?

1 h 31 min

Sweet Thing runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sweet Thing?

Critics83
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Sweet Thing higher (83) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sweet Thing in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sweet Thing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sweet Thing in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.