Sweetie
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
Release Year
1989
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Story Snapshot
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
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Sweetie is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Sweetie lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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