Sweetwater (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1988, Sweetwater is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Lasse Glomm, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Allan and Lisa flee the war-torn city of Sweetwater with their young son for the safety of the municipal dump in this sleepy war drama. They join other displaced survivors who were driven from their homes. After Lisa gives birth to another child and Allan has a fling with the prostitute Mary Diamond, he trades Lisa for a gun. Allan leads a resistance group trying to retake their city who would rather fight and die than live in exile.
Who’s in it. Sweetwater stars Bentein Baardson as Allan, Petronella Barker as Lisa, Allans kone, Per Jansen as Smiley and Sverre Anker Ousdal as Run-Run, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Sweetwater has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweetwater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweetwater tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweetwater (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweetwater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweetwater worth watching?
- Sweetwater holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweetwater?
- Sweetwater stars Bentein Baardson, Petronella Barker, Per Jansen, Sverre Anker Ousdal and Bjørn Sundquist.
- When was Sweetwater released?
- Sweetwater was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.