Sweetie is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Sweetie (1989) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 121 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: September 28, 1989
TMDB rating: 6.1 / 10 from 121 votes
Director: Jane Campion
Starring: Geneviève Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos, Jon Darling
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Sweetie?: Sweetie is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sweetie rated?: Sweetie is rated R in the US.
Is Sweetie a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Sweetie?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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