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Sweetie

R19891h 40mJane Campion
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 81
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"There will not be a more extraordinary film than “Sweetie” in a long long time!"

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.

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What is Sweetie (1989) about?

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.

Who stars in Sweetie?

Sweetie stars Geneviève Lemon (Dawn 'Sweetie'), Karen Colston (Kay), Tom Lycos (Louis), Jon Darling (Gordon), Dorothy Barry (Flo). The film was directed by Jane Campion.

How long is Sweetie?

Sweetie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is Sweetie worth watching?

Sweetie holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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