Sweepings (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1933, Sweepings is a drama film directed by John Cromwell, running about 80 minutes. “A Soul-Stirring Drama of Wasted Lives!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daniel Pardway, starting with almost nothing after the great Chicago fire, builds the biggest department store in town. He wants to pass on the business to his three sons and daughter, but has to deal with their lack of interest or aptitude.
Who’s in it. Sweepings stars Lionel Barrymore as Daniel Pardway, Eric Linden as Freddie Pardway, William Gargan as Gene Pardway and Gloria Stuart as Phoebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Sweepings has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweepings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweepings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweepings (1933)?
- In US, Sweepings is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweepings worth watching?
- Sweepings holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sweepings?
- Sweepings stars Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, William Gargan, Gloria Stuart and Alan Dinehart.
- When was Sweepings released?
- Sweepings was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.