Sweet and Lowdown

1999·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic707.8Rotten Tomatoes77%81%

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Sweet and Lowdown fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
1930s JazzMute Love InterestWoody Allen-esqueCharacter StudyDjango ReinhardtGangster ElementsMelancholyPeriod PieceMusic-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Woody Allen, Richard Patrick, Lisa Janowski
Written by:
Woody Allen
Produced by:
Charles H. Joffe, Laura Rosenthal, Jack Rollins
Composed by:
Les Lazarowitz, Robert Hein, Bruce Pross

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sweet and Lowdown

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Where can I stream Sweet and Lowdown legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Sweet and Lowdown is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 and Lowdown worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sweet and Lowdown rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Sweet and Lowdown?

1 h 35 min

Sweet and Lowdown runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sweet and Lowdown?

Critics74
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Sweet and Lowdown much the same way.

Was Sweet and Lowdown a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is Sweet and Lowdown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sweet and Lowdown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sweet and Lowdown in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sweet and Lowdown use?

Always Second BestAscended FanboyAs HimselfCute MuteDirect Line to the AuthorKavorka ManMockumentaryRail Enthusiast"Rashomon"-StyleSticky FingersToo Qualified to Apply

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Sweet and Lowdown, including Always Second Best, Ascended Fanboy, As Himself.

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