Sweetie
Seen it?1989 | 100 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved American Fiction or The Edge of Seventeen, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Best Foreign Film. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jane Campion
- Geneviève LemonDawn 'Sweetie'
- Karen ColstonKay
- Tom LycosLouis
- Jon DarlingGordon
- Dorothy BarryFlo
- Andre PataczekClayton
- Michael LakeBob
- Jean HadgraftMrs. Schneller
- Paul LivingstonTeddy Schneller
- Louise FoxCheryl