Where can I watch Sweetie (1989)?

In US, Sweetie is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Sweetie worth watching?

Sweetie holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Sweetie?

Sweetie stars Geneviève Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos, Jon Darling and Dorothy Barry.

When was Sweetie released?

Sweetie was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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Sweetie (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1989, Sweetie is a comedy and drama film directed by Jane Campion, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Explores sisters, in their twenties, their parents, and family dysfunctions. Kay is gangly and slightly askew, consulting a fortune teller and then falling in love with a man because of a mole on his face and a lock of hair; then, falling out of love when he plants a tree in their yard. Sweetie is plump, imperious, self-centered, and seriously mentally ill. The parents see none of the illness, seeing only their cute child. Kay mainly feels exasperation at her sister's impositions. Slowly, the film exposes how the roots of Sweetie's illness have choked Kay's own development. Can she be released?

Who’s in it. Sweetie stars Geneviève Lemon as Dawn 'Sweetie', Karen Colston as Kay, Tom Lycos as Louis and Jon Darling as Gordon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sweetie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweetie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sweetie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sweetie (1989)?: In US, Sweetie is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sweetie worth watching?: Sweetie holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sweetie?: Sweetie stars Geneviève Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos, Jon Darling and Dorothy Barry.
When was Sweetie released?: Sweetie was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.