Sweet Tooth
Seen it?2024 | 13 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 13 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
At the verge between childhood and adolescence, a group of girls hang out at the playground. They smoke, coordinate TikTok dances, and share a pack of red pills. With great authenticity and skillfully captured group dynamics, the film depicts the beginning of a new phase in fourteen-year-old Wilma's life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 224K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Willy Fermelin
- Ebba Lo Lörelius
- Moa Nåsander
- Julene de Pau
- Lina Randquist