Sweeney Killing Sweeney (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2018, Sweeney Killing Sweeney is a comedy film directed by Lisa Aimola.
What it’s about. Aging local standup comic Sweeney, "The Character King", gets an opportunity to do a national cable show out of Los Angeles. The only caveat is that Sweeney must drop the locally referenced material from his act, the biggest pieces being the portrayal of his colorful Boston "characters," that have become a staple of his home field success. Sweeney makes the hard decision to stop doing the characters. But, to his dismay, the characters "come-to-life" and seek their revenge; they try to kill Sweeney.
Who’s in it. Sweeney Killing Sweeney stars Lenny Clarke as Himself, Bobby Slayton as Gene, Jonathan Katz as Dr. Jonathan Katz and Frank Santorelli as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Sweeney Killing Sweeney sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweeney Killing Sweeney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweeney Killing Sweeney tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Sweeney Killing Sweeney (2018)?
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- Is Sweeney Killing Sweeney worth watching?
- Sweeney Killing Sweeney holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sweeney Killing Sweeney?
- Sweeney Killing Sweeney stars Lenny Clarke, Bobby Slayton, Jonathan Katz, Frank Santorelli and Tony V..