This Sweet Sickness (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, This Sweet Sickness is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Claude Miller, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Industrious accountant David Martinaud claims to be visiting his parents every weekend, but it's merely a cover for the labor-intensive refurbishing of his country cottage. The reason for David's secrecy is that his childhood crush, Lise, lives nearby, and, although she's married, he still believes they'll get together. His devotion to the idea borders on mania, and, when Lise's husband is accidentally killed, he quickly spirals out of control.
Who’s in it. This Sweet Sickness stars Gérard Depardieu as David Martinaud, Miou-Miou as Juliette, Dominique Laffin as Lise and Claude Piéplu as Choiun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, This Sweet Sickness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Sweet Sickness page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Sweet Sickness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Sweet Sickness (1977)?
- In CA, This Sweet Sickness is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Sweet Sickness worth watching?
- This Sweet Sickness holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Sweet Sickness?
- This Sweet Sickness stars Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou, Dominique Laffin, Claude Piéplu and Jacques Denis.
- When was This Sweet Sickness released?
- This Sweet Sickness was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.