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Sweetwater

2023Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

Drama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes26%83%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about sports and history.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

The man who changed the game.

In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.

Feels like

  • NBA History
  • Racial Integration
  • Biographical Sports Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Social Justice
  • Overcoming Prejudice
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Martin Guigui
Written by
Martin Guigui
Produced by
Dahlia Waingort, Josi W. Konski, Darren Moorman
Music by
Martin Guigui, Jeff Cardoni

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Facts

April 14, 2023 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
April 14, 2023
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Mutual Kill, Cruel and Unusual Death, Politically Incorrect Villain +9

  • Mutual Kill
  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Politically Incorrect Villain
  • Mission from God
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Asshole Victim
  • Polyamory
  • Cult
  • Trauma Conga Line
  • As the Good Book Says...
  • Daughter Of A Whore

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweetwater?"

Questions about Sweetwater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweetwater?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sweetwater from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Sweetwater worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 26%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is Sweetwater okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Sweetwater use?

Mutual KillCruel and Unusual DeathPolitically Incorrect VillainMission from GodDisproportionate RetributionDisappeared DadAsshole VictimPolyamoryCultTrauma Conga LineAs the Good Book Says...Daughter Of A Whoreand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Mutual Kill, Cruel and Unusual Death, and Politically Incorrect Villain.