Sweetness in the Belly (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, Sweetness in the Belly is a drama film directed by Zeresenay Mehari, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.
Who’s in it. Sweetness in the Belly stars Dakota Fanning as Lilly Mitchell Abdal, Wunmi Mosaku as Amina Mergessa, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser and Kunal Nayyar as Dr. Robin Sathi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sweetness in the Belly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweetness in the Belly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweetness in the Belly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweetness in the Belly (2019)?
- In US, Sweetness in the Belly is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweetness in the Belly worth watching?
- Sweetness in the Belly 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 Sweetness in the Belly?
- Sweetness in the Belly stars Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar and Rafael Goncalves.
- When was Sweetness in the Belly released?
- Sweetness in the Belly was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.