Sweet Hunters (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, Sweet Hunters is a drama film directed by Ruy Guerra.
What it’s about. An ornithologist goes on a field trip to a deserted island near the mainland with his wife and small son, and is joined by the wife's sister, who is getting over an abortion; later, an escaped convict is discovered. A situation which may seem naturalistic enough, but the form never is: incidents are isolated, cross-relations are oblique, emotions are unexplained.
Who’s in it. Sweet Hunters stars Sterling Hayden as Allan, Susan Strasberg as Lis, Stuart Whitman as The Prisoner and Maureen McNalley as Clea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sweet Hunters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Hunters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Hunters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Hunters (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Hunters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Hunters worth watching?
- Sweet Hunters holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Hunters?
- Sweet Hunters stars Sterling Hayden, Susan Strasberg, Stuart Whitman, Maureen McNalley and Andrew Hayden.
- When was Sweet Hunters released?
- Sweet Hunters was released in 1970.