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Sweetness

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When a chance encounter with her rockstar crush leads 16 year old Rylee to discover that he's addicted to drugs, she takes it upon herself to help him, ultimately forcing her teenage fantasies into reality.

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Jul 24
It plays the hits with remarkable style and an acid tongue. Go to Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Mar 25
The movie gets sillier and more panicked as it goes, and there are sequences where it seems like it’s contriving excuses to keep going. Go to Full Review Alejandra Martinez Austin Chronicle Mar 8
One of the components that makes Sweetness such a compelling watch is the performance of its lead actor. Hallett as Rylee showcases an extreme but vital range of emotion. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Nov 26
A dark and disturbing cautionary tale about obsession, power, and the reckless intensity of teenage emotions, "Sweetness" may go too far for some. But for those who can stomach its dark turns, it’s an unforgettable, well-crafted film. Go to Full Review Michael Gingold Rue Morgue Magazine Aug 22
Higgins...is here a stronger director than a writer, and her confident handling of the material—and excellent choice of leading lady—carry SWEETNESS over the bumps in its narrative. Go to Full Review Bee Delores B-Sides & Badlands Jul 27
4.5/5
The script is smart, incredibly layered, and dares the viewer to both empathize with and be disgusted by Rylee’s actions. As far as incisive dissections of celebrity and fandom are concerned, this is a real doozy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Emma Higgins

Director

Justin Chatwin

Actor

Steven Ogg

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Amanda Brugel

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Kate Hallett

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Herman Tømmeraas

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Movie Info

Synopsis When a chance encounter with her rockstar crush leads 16 year old Rylee to discover that he's addicted to drugs, she takes it upon herself to help him, ultimately forcing her teenage fantasies into reality.
Director
Emma Higgins
Producer
Taj Critchlow, Daniel Quinn
Screenwriter
Emma Higgins
Production Co
Fela, When We Were Kids Entertainment
Rating
R (Violence/Bloody Images|Drug Content|Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m