Sweet and Lowdown
Seen it?1999 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 Inside Llewyn Davis or A Complete Unknown, 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 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woody Allen
- Sean PennEmmet Ray
- Samantha MortonHattie
- Anthony LaPagliaAl Torrio
- Uma ThurmanBlanche Williams
- James UrbaniakHarry
- John WatersMr. Haynes
- Gretchen MolEllie
- Denis O'HareJake
- Molly PriceAnn
- Brian MarkinsonBill Shields