Sweetwater (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2023, Sweetwater is a drama and history film directed by Martin Guigui, running about 119 minutes. “The man who changed the game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.
Who’s in it. Sweetwater stars Everett Osborne as Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton, Cary Elwes as Ned Irish, Richard Dreyfuss as Maurice Podoloff and Jeremy Piven as Joe Lapchick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sweetwater has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweetwater (2023)?
- In US, Sweetwater is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweetwater worth watching?
- Sweetwater holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sweetwater?
- Sweetwater stars Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Richard Dreyfuss, Jeremy Piven and Kevin Pollak.
- When was Sweetwater released?
- Sweetwater was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.