Sweet Revenge (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Sweet Revenge is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. While a major in the U.S. Army, Joe Cheever has a fling with his commanding officer's daughter that results in a pregnancy. Cheever convinces the girl to have an illegal abortion. The abortion goes wrong and the girl dies. To protect his career, Cheever implicates Captain Dennison whose life is thereby ruined. Years later, the Captain's now grown-up sister Katherine marries Army Major Alex Breen, and is stunned to learn his commanding officer is the now Colonel Cheever. She becomes obsessed with getting revenge for the sake of her dead brother.
Who’s in it. Sweet Revenge stars Kevin Dobson as Col. Joseph Cheever, Kelly McGillis as Katherine Dennison Breen, Alec Baldwin as Maj. Alex Breen and Savannah Smith Boucher as Anne Haggarty Cheever, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sweet Revenge 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 Revenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Revenge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Revenge (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Revenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Revenge worth watching?
- Sweet Revenge holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Revenge?
- Sweet Revenge stars Kevin Dobson, Kelly McGillis, Alec Baldwin, Savannah Smith Boucher and Wings Hauser.
- When was Sweet Revenge released?
- Sweet Revenge was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.