Sweat (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.6

Sweat poster

Released in 2021, Sweat is a thriller and drama film directed by Magnus von Horn, running about 107 minutes. “Who needs friends when you have 600,000 followers?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Three days in the life of fitness motivator Sylwia Zając, whose presence on social media has made her a celebrity. Although she has hundreds of thousands of followers, is surrounded by loyal employees and admired by acquaintances, she is looking for true intimacy.

Who’s in it. Sweat stars Magdalena Koleśnik as Sylwia Zajac, Julian Świeżewski as Klaudiusz, Aleksandra Konieczna as Basia and Zbigniew Zamachowski as Fryderyk, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sweat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sweat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sweat (2021)?
In US, Sweat is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sweat worth watching?
Sweat holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sweat?
Sweat stars Magdalena Koleśnik, Julian Świeżewski, Aleksandra Konieczna, Zbigniew Zamachowski and Tomasz Orpiński.
When was Sweat released?
Sweat was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.