Sweet Thing (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2020, Sweet Thing is a drama film directed by Alexandre Rockwell, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. For Billie and Nico, life with their father is a roller-coaster ride of playfulness and unease. When he is in the grip of alcohol, tears flow and their apparently idyllic family life collapses. Their mostly absent and irresponsible mother is not much help either. But their friendship with Malik, a boy of Billie’s age, frees them from their shackles. Together they embark on a journey full of intense moments of freedom. The colourful, emotional world of the three young people is depicted in kaleidoscopic black and white imagery, which opens space for their own notions of childhood. Alexandre Rockwell's tale portrays a profound sense of solidarity and deep love: for cinema and Billie Holiday, and also for risk and adventure.
Who’s in it. Sweet Thing stars Lana Rockwell as Billie, Nico Rockwell as Nico, Will Patton as Adam and Karyn Parsons as Eve, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sweet Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sweet Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Thing (2020)?
- In US, Sweet Thing is available to 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 Sweet Thing worth watching?
- Sweet Thing holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Thing?
- Sweet Thing stars Lana Rockwell, Nico Rockwell, Will Patton, Karyn Parsons and ML Josepher.
- When was Sweet Thing released?
- Sweet Thing was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.