Sweetwater (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Sweetwater is a drama and music film directed by Lorraine Senna, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1969, the band Sweetwater led by lead vocalist Nansi Nevins opened Woodstock and subsequently got considerable media attention, appearing on a number of TV shows. But just as they appeared to be getting a really break big, they just disappeared. Thirty years later, a cable TV reporter for MIX TV, a musical station, is removed from her show because of being stoned on air. Her station gives her a choice of being dismissed or investigating what happened to Sweetwater. A blending of modern day fiction and past fact is then blended in this biographical story.
Who’s in it. Sweetwater stars Amy Jo Johnson as Nansi Nevins, Kelli Williams as Cami Carlson, Kurt Max Runte as Alex Del Zoppo and Robert Moloney as Fred Herrera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweetwater (1999)?
- 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 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweetwater?
- Sweetwater stars Amy Jo Johnson, Kelli Williams, Kurt Max Runte, Robert Moloney and Nancy Moonves.
- When was Sweetwater released?
- Sweetwater was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.