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Sweet Thing

2020Movie1 h 31 minNR

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes93%46%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes93%46%

Summary

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.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Alexandre Rockwell
Written by
Alexandre Rockwell
Produced by
Jennifer Beals, Haley Elizabeth Anderson, Louis Anania
Music by
Arvo Pärt, Van Morrison, Billie Holiday

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Facts

October 22, 2020 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
October 22, 2020
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Budget
$150,000
Available in
11 countries

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Where can I stream Sweet Thing?

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In the United States, Sweet Thing is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Sweet Thing worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is Sweet Thing plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.