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Sweet Thing

  • 20202020
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.2K
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Jabari Watkins, Lana Rockwell, and Nico Rockwell in Sweet Thing (2020)
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Drama
The story revolves around two siblings and their struggle to find solid ground in the homes of their alcoholic father and negligent mother. The children ultimately run away and find a tempor... Read allThe story revolves around two siblings and their struggle to find solid ground in the homes of their alcoholic father and negligent mother. The children ultimately run away and find a temporary life for themselves.The story revolves around two siblings and their struggle to find solid ground in the homes of their alcoholic father and negligent mother. The children ultimately run away and find a temporary life for themselves.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.2K
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  • Director
    • Alexandre Rockwell
  • Writer
    • Alexandre Rockwell
  • Stars
    • Lana Rockwell
    • Nico Rockwell
    • Will Patton
  • Director
    • Alexandre Rockwell
  • Writer
    • Alexandre Rockwell
  • Stars
    • Lana Rockwell
    • Nico Rockwell
    • Will Patton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

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    Trailer 1:42
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    Karyn Parsons in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Jabari Watkins, Lana Rockwell, and Nico Rockwell in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Lana Rockwell in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Will Patton in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Lana Rockwell in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Karyn Parsons in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Lana Rockwell and Nico Rockwell in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Nico Rockwell and M.L. Josepher in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Karyn Parsons and Lana Rockwell in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Jabari Watkins in Sweet Thing (2020)
    Will Patton, Lana Rockwell, and Nico Rockwell in Sweet Thing (2020)

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    Lana Rockwell
    • Billie
    Nico Rockwell
    • Nico
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Adam
    Karyn Parsons
    Karyn Parsons
    • Eve
    M.L. Josepher
    M.L. Josepher
    • Beaux
    Jabari Watkins
    • Malik
    Kelly Charpent
    • Billie Holiday
    Steven Randazzo
    Steven Randazzo
    • Owen
    Jeanne Costa
    • Louise
    Kenny Silva
    • Hector
    Donald Soares
    • Duck
    Naejaliesh Pierre
    • Darla
    Emerys Gottchaulk
    • Peewee
    Kenneth Souza
    • Freddie
    Tim Hughes
    • Nurse
    Kyle Fernandez
    • Police Officer #1
    Brian Eliason
    • Police Officer #2
    Iva Brito
    • Police Officer #3
    • Director
      • Alexandre Rockwell
    • Writer
      • Alexandre Rockwell
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    • Trivia
      Half of the main cast (Lana Rockwell, Nico Rockwell, Karyn Parsons) is made up of Alexandre Rockwell's own family.
    • Goofs
      When Nico and Billie are listening to their mother's groans through the door; Nico is wearing a Celtics jersey and Billie has on a shirt with wide stripes. However, on the next cut when they walk outside toward the beach, they are wearing completely different shirts.
    • Soundtracks
      Under Giant Trees
      Written and Performed by Agnes Obel

    User reviews52

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    10/10
    Ode to childhood
    In these uncertain times, Sweet Thing is a bittersweet ode to childhood, and the difficult learning of growing up. In its vagabond and surrealist poetry, Sweet Thing reminded me of Forbidden Games, of that secret language children have and that we, adults, have forgotten. Alex has not forgotten it, and it is a wonder to watch.
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    • Mar 31, 2020

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sladko življenje
    • Filming locations
      • New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Black Horse Productions
      • Twisted Holdings
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,470
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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