BitterSweet

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BitterSweet

Released Jun 10

1h 24m

Comedy

Romance

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Sam is caught in a system unprepared for neurodivergence. Separated from Gigi, and their baby, Lucas, he must learn to self-regulate while fighting to reunite his family.

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Morgan Rojas

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Filmmaker Steve Martini tackles delicate topics with humor and heart, making 'BitterSweet' an enjoyable and inclusive film.

Jun 26, 2025

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Martin Carr

martincarr.co.uk

Occasionally, a movie will come along that is elevated not by technical prowess or even consistent performances, but something intangible and BitterSweet. Writer-director Steven Martini has captured that perfectly with this exploration of adult autism.

Jun 11, 2025

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Surya Komal

Just for Movie Freaks

BitterSweet is a small film with big intentions. It’s messy, funny, and full of heart—much like the life it portrays.

Rated: 3.25/5

Jun 10, 2025

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

The comedy works thanks to the sometimes absurd, sometimes pathetic depiction of public officials. A hilarious portrait that manages to maintain its rhythm and humor. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jun 10, 2025

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

The film’s tone is reminiscent of 80s and 90s comedies.

Rated: 6.5/10

May 28, 2025

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CHIGMA P

BitterSweet is a hilarious romcom written & directed by Steven Martini, a seasoned filmmaker with a niche for targeting real-life issues & the often uncomfortable humanity we all face. His narratives are woven from lived experience and his connection to the characters shows both on the page & onscreen. Him & his wife, Gabriela Kulaif, both starred in the film as well, adapting their true story of inter-cultural partnership, family, and neurodivergence to fiction, all while navigating the harsh, yet comedic, American legal system. The story is unique and the diverse, American & Brazilian cast & crew, bring an immense range of talent & perspective to the table. Featuring actors William Baldwin, Andrew Leeds, Eric Marmo, and Nic Novicki, Bittersweet is the silly, absurd, warm, fuzzy, & touching film you need to see this summer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Matthew O

Loved this movie. As someone on the spectrum, I connected a ton with the movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Andrew Leeds

Leeds

Nic Novicki

Cody

Steven Martini

Sam

J. Evan Bonifant

O'Malley

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Synopsis

Sam is caught in a system unprepared for neurodivergence. Separated from Gigi, and their baby, Lucas, he must learn to self-regulate while fighting to reunite his family.

Director: Steven Martini
Producer: Gabriela Kulaif
Screenwriter: Steven Martini
Distributor: Smartini Media
Production Co: Smartini Media
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 10, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 24m

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