Sweetie
1989 · Movie · 1h 40m · R
DramaComedy
"There will not be a more extraordinary film than “Sweetie” in a long long time!"
Overview
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
Ratings
IMDb
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
81/100
Key crew
- Jane CampionScreenplay
- Jane CampionDirector
- Gerard LeeScreenplay
- Martin ArmigerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Geneviève LemonDawn 'Sweetie'
- Karen ColstonKay
- Tom LycosLouis
- Jon DarlingGordon
- Dorothy BarryFlo
- Andre PataczekClayton
- Michael LakeBob
- Jean HadgraftMrs. Schneller
- Paul LivingstonTeddy Schneller
- Louise FoxCheryl
- Ann MerchantPaula
- Robyn FrankRuth
Stills
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Themes
sibling relationshiptree housedysfunctional familywoman directorfavorite sibling