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A Balasaur Score of 74 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, Metacritic 81/100. Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 80% of the 1,357 1980s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
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
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic81/100
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
121 audience votes
Key crew
- Jane CampionDirector
- Jane CampionScreenplay
- 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
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