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Sweet Liberty

1986Movie1 h 46 minPG

ComedyRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes76%37%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes76%37%

Summary

Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Alan Alda
Written by
Alan Alda
Produced by
Martin Bregman
Music by
Bruce Broughton

Everyone

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Facts

May 16, 1986 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
May 16, 1986
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Scatterbrained Senior, Shout-Out, Artistic License – History +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweet Liberty?"

Questions about Sweet Liberty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweet Liberty?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sweet Liberty from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Sweet Liberty worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Is Sweet Liberty okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Sweet Liberty make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Sweet Liberty good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Sweet Liberty use?

Scatterbrained SeniorShout-OutArtistic License – HistoryAscended FanboyStrangled by the Red StringNo Communities Were HarmedWorld of SnarkVery Loosely Based on a True StoryRule of ThreeActually Pretty FunnyWar ReenactorsCommitment Issuesand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Scatterbrained Senior, Shout-Out, and Artistic License – History.