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Sweet Sixteen

121h 46m2002Ken Loach
IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 97%Metacritic: 86/100
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"Life... it's about to hit the fan!"

Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home.

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Drug DealerPubertySibling RelationshipScotlandGlasgow, ScotlandHeroinCaravanSingleTeacherMurder

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sweet Sixteen (2002) about?

Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home.

Who stars in Sweet Sixteen?

Sweet Sixteen stars Martin Compston (Liam), Annmarie Fulton (Chantelle), William Ruane (Pinball), Michelle Abercromby (Suzanne), Michelle Coulter (Jean). The film was directed by Ken Loach.

How long is Sweet Sixteen?

Sweet Sixteen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated 12.

Is Sweet Sixteen worth watching?

Sweet Sixteen holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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