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Sweet Adolescents (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 1977, Sweet Adolescents is a drama film directed by Salvatore Samperi, running about 108 minutes. “A beautiful tale of endless adolescence.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the Catholic and traditionalist Italy, two teenagers covertly discover new prohibited games.

Who’s in it. Sweet Adolescents stars Leonora Fani as Nenè, Tino Schirinzi as Father of Ju and Pa, Paola Senatore as Mother of Ju and Pa and Sven Valsecchi as Ju, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Sweet Adolescents has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Adolescents page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Adolescents tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sweet Adolescents (1977)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Adolescents change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sweet Adolescents worth watching?
Sweet Adolescents holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Adolescents?
Sweet Adolescents stars Leonora Fani, Tino Schirinzi, Paola Senatore, Sven Valsecchi and Vittoria Valsecchi.
When was Sweet Adolescents released?
Sweet Adolescents was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.