Sweet and Lowdown (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, Sweet and Lowdown is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Woody Allen, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
Who’s in it. Sweet and Lowdown stars Sean Penn as Emmet Ray, Samantha Morton as Hattie, Anthony LaPaglia as Al Torrio and Uma Thurman as Blanche Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sweet and Lowdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet and Lowdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet and Lowdown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet and Lowdown (1999)?
- In US, Sweet and Lowdown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet and Lowdown worth watching?
- Sweet and Lowdown holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet and Lowdown?
- Sweet and Lowdown stars Sean Penn, Samantha Morton, Anthony LaPaglia, Uma Thurman and James Urbaniak.
- When was Sweet and Lowdown released?
- Sweet and Lowdown was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.