Sweet Talker (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1991, Sweet Talker is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Jenkins, running about 86 minutes. “Harry Reynolds could talk the stripes off a zebra and the smile off a Cheshire cat. But this time he's in over his head.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When scam artist Harry Reynolds gets out of jail, he makes his way to the depressed coastal village of Beachport, where according to local myth, an old Portuguese treasure ship lies buried in the sand. Harry is an old pro at manipulating this situation to his best advantage, but never anticipates how deeply he will be affected by the relationship he develops with a young boy and his mother. A delightful tale of greed, gullibility and grandiose schemes, "Sweet Talker" is a romantic comedy for everyone in the family.
Who’s in it. Sweet Talker stars Bryan Brown as Harry Reynolds, Karen Allen as Julie Maguire, Justin Rosniak as David Maguire and Chris Haywood as Gerald Bostock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Sweet Talker has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $382.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Talker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Talker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Talker (1991)?
- In US, Sweet Talker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet Talker worth watching?
- Sweet Talker holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Talker?
- Sweet Talker stars Bryan Brown, Karen Allen, Justin Rosniak, Chris Haywood and Bill Kerr.
- When was Sweet Talker released?
- Sweet Talker was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.