Sweetie 1989

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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.

Geneviève Lemon

as Dawn 'Sweetie'

Karen Colston

as Kay

Tom Lycos

as Louis

Jon Darling

as Gordon

Dorothy Barry

as Flo

Andre Pataczek

as Clayton

Michael Lake

as Bob

Jean Hadgraft

as Mrs. Schneller

Paul Livingston

as Teddy Schneller

Louise Fox

as Cheryl

Director:

Jane Campion

Writer:

Jane Campion, Billy MacKinnon, Gerard Lee

Genres:

Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

1989 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

100 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Sweetie

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Geneviève Lemon

as Dawn 'Sweetie'

Karen Colston

as Kay

Tom Lycos

as Louis

Jon Darling

as Gordon

Dorothy Barry

as Flo

Andre Pataczek

as Clayton

Michael Lake

as Bob

Jean Hadgraft

as Mrs. Schneller

Paul Livingston

as Teddy Schneller

Louise Fox

as Cheryl

Ann Merchant

as Paula

Robyn Frank

as Ruth

Sean Fennell

as Boy clerk

Sean Callinan

as Simboo

Emma Jane Fowler

as Little Sweetie

Norm Galton

as Notary

Warren Hensley

as Man handshaker

Regina Heilmann

as Girl

Charles Abbott

as Meditation teacher

Diana Armer

as Melony

Barbara Middleton

as Clayton's mom

Irene Curtis

as Mandy

Ken Porter

as Lead Jackaroo

John F. Hughes

as Jackaroo

Alan Close

as Jackaroo

Marc Colombani

as Jackaroo

Geoff Shera

as Jackaroo

Andrew Traucki

as Jackaroo

Norman Phillips

as Nosey neighbor

Shirley Sheppard

as Nosey neighbor

Ben Cochrane

as Boy in tree

Kristoffer Pershouse

as Boy in tree

Larry Brand

as Sweetie's funeral

Cedric McLaughlan

as Sweetie's funeral

Doug Ramsay

as Sweetie's funeral

Bruce Currie

as Man with a saw

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