Sweet 15 (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1990, Sweet 15 is a drama and tv movie film directed by Victoria Hochberg, running about 120 minutes. “Maturity isn't measured by the number of candles on your cake.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers a young girl into adulthood. Marta is understandably angry and resentful when her father cancels the gala event, but her outlook changes completely when she accidentally uncovers her father's secret: He never became a U.S. citizen.
Who’s in it. Sweet 15 stars Karla Montana as Marta de la Cruz, Panchito Gómez as Ramón, Jerry Stiller as Mr. Waterman and Tony Plana as Samuel Dela Cruz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Sweet 15 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet 15 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet 15 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet 15 (1990)?
- In US, Sweet 15 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet 15 worth watching?
- Sweet 15 holds an audience score of 4.2 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 15?
- Sweet 15 stars Karla Montana, Panchito Gómez, Jerry Stiller, Tony Plana and Robert Covarrubias.
- When was Sweet 15 released?
- Sweet 15 was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.