The Sweatbox (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2002, The Sweatbox is an animation and documentary film directed by Trudie Styler, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Trudie Styler, a documentarian, had been allowed to film the production of Kingdom of the Sun/The Emperor's New Groove as part of the deal that originally brought her husband Sting to the project. As a result, Styler recorded on film much of the struggle, controversy, and troubles that went into making the picture (including the moment when producer Fullmer called Sting to inform the pop star that his songs were being deleted from the film). Styler's completed documentary, The Sweatbox, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 13, 2002. Disney owns the rights to the documentary and has not released it on home video or DVD.
Who’s in it. The Sweatbox stars John Goodman as Self, Tom Jones as Self, Eartha Kitt as Self and Marc Shaiman as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Sweatbox has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sweatbox page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sweatbox tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sweatbox (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sweatbox change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sweatbox worth watching?
- The Sweatbox holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sweatbox?
- The Sweatbox stars John Goodman, Tom Jones, Eartha Kitt, Marc Shaiman and David Spade.
- When was The Sweatbox released?
- The Sweatbox was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.