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Sweetie

1989Movie1 h 40 minR

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic817.3Rotten Tomatoes90%74%

A moving, bleak drama movie about family and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

There will not be a more extraordinary film than “Sweetie” in a long long time!

The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family Drama
  • Psychological Study
  • Bleak Realism
  • Character-Driven
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Disturbing Themes
  • Arthouse
  • Intense Acting

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Jane Campion
Written by
Jane Campion, Gerard Lee
Produced by
John Maynard
Music by
Martin Armiger

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Facts

September 28, 1989 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
September 28, 1989
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Addled Addict, Ambiguously Gay, Anxiety Dreams +9

  • Addled Addict
  • Ambiguously Gay
  • Anxiety Dreams
  • Because Destiny Says So
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Black-and-Grey Morality
  • Cringe Comedy
  • The Cutie
  • Defiant Strip
  • Dead Sparks
  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • Overcome with Desire

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweetie?"

Questions about Sweetie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweetie?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Sweetie streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Sweetie worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Will Sweetie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Sweetie?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Sweetie use?

Addled AddictAmbiguously GayAnxiety DreamsBecause Destiny Says SoBittersweet EndingBlack-and-Grey MoralityCringe ComedyThe CutieDefiant StripDead SparksMale Frontal NudityOvercome with Desireand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Addled Addict, Ambiguously Gay, and Anxiety Dreams.