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Sweetness in the Belly

Name: Sweetness in the Belly
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-09-06
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar, Rafael Goncalves

2019 | 111 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Zeresenay Mehari

Dakota FanningLilly Mitchell Abdal
Wunmi MosakuAmina Mergessa
Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIDr. Aziz Abdul Nasser
Kunal NayyarDr. Robin Sathi
Rafael GoncalvesAhmed Mergessa
Chris McHallemImmigration Officer
Denis ConwayOfficer Capps
Molly McCannYoung Lilly
Gavin DreaPhilip Mitchell
Sophie Kennedy ClarkAlice Mitchell