Sweet Hours (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1982, Sweet Hours is a drama film directed by Carlos Saura, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Juan Sahagún, since childhood, feels passion for his mother. One day in the street he sees a woman identical to her. He follows her and finds out that she works as an actress in a theater company, so Juan decides to hire the whole company to represent the people who have influenced him in his past. They recreate the same situations of yesteryear and Juan acts as the child he was, to relive the memories already forgotten.
Who’s in it. Sweet Hours stars Assumpta Serna as Berta, the actress / Teresa, Juan's mother, Iñaki Aierra as Juan, Álvaro de Luna as Uncle Pepe and Jacques Lalande as Uncle Antoñito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sweet Hours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Hours tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Hours (1982)?
- In US, Sweet Hours is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet Hours worth watching?
- Sweet Hours holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Hours?
- Sweet Hours stars Assumpta Serna, Iñaki Aierra, Álvaro de Luna, Jacques Lalande and Alicia Hermida.
- When was Sweet Hours released?
- Sweet Hours was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.