Sweet Toronto (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1971, Sweet Toronto is a music and documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 persons. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.
Who’s in it. Sweet Toronto stars Eric Clapton as Self, Yōko Ono as Self, Chuck Berry as Self and Little Richard as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sweet Toronto has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Toronto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Toronto tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Toronto (1971)?
- In US, Sweet Toronto is available to stream on YouTube TV and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet Toronto worth watching?
- Sweet Toronto holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Toronto?
- Sweet Toronto stars Eric Clapton, Yōko Ono, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and John Lennon.
- When was Sweet Toronto released?
- Sweet Toronto was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.