Sweet 'n Short (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1991, Sweet 'n Short is a comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In South Africa, Sweet Coetzee wins an award for 20 years service as a sportscaster on his 40th birthday, beating his rival, pompous George "The Weasle" Weedle. After Sweet gets drunk one night at his birthday party, he misses a sportscast and his boss, Bryce Williams demotes him to interviewer and promotes Weedle. A subplot of the film are two robbers, "Bossy" and "Savage" who the main characters remain remotely unaware of as they are just a comic theme. Sweet pulls a prank on Weedle during a golf game and is suspended for six month. Sweet also records Weedle having humorous intercourse with a prostitute, "The Orphan in a Storm". Sweet then decides to drown his sorrows in a casino at the slot machines, where he tricks a small boy, Alfred "Shorty" Short into thinking he is a genie. Bossy and Savage try to rob the casino when they accidentally break the disco ball and it knocks Sweet unconscious just as he hits the jackpot.
Who’s in it. Sweet 'n Short stars Leon Schuster as Sweet Coetzee, Alfred Ntombela as Alfred Short, Casper De Vries as George Weedle and Rufus Swart as Longdrop Botha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Sweet 'n Short 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 'n Short page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet 'n Short tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet 'n Short (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet 'n Short change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet 'n Short worth watching?
- Sweet 'n Short holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet 'n Short?
- Sweet 'n Short stars Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Casper De Vries, Rufus Swart and Joanna Weinberg.
- When was Sweet 'n Short released?
- Sweet 'n Short was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.