Sweetness in the Belly(2019)
Sweetness in the Belly Synopsis
Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.
Sweetness in the Belly (2019) is a drama film directed by Zeresenay Mehari, released on September 6, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Kunal Nayyar. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Zeresenay Mehari
- Writers:
- Laura Phillips, Camilla Gibb
- Producers:
- Jennifer Kawaja, Alan Moloney, Susan Mullen
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Fleming
- Composer:
- Todor Kobakov
- Production:
- Parallel Films, Sienna Films
- Status:
- Released
Sweetness in the Belly (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sweetness in the Belly before you stream it.
Sweetness in the Belly Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sweetness in the Belly.
Sweetness In The Belly - Dakota Fanning, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II | On Digital and OnDemand May12
Trailer
Sweetness In The Belly Starring Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Kunal Nayyar and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Trailer
Sweetness In The Belly - Dakota Fanning, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II | Out Now On Digital and OnDemand
Teaser
Sweetness in the Belly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dakota Fanning
as Lilly Mitchell Abdal
Wunmi Mosaku
as Amina Mergessa
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
as Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser
Kunal Nayyar
as Dr. Robin Sathi
- Rafael Goncalves
Rafael Goncalves
as Ahmed Mergessa
Chris McHallem
as Immigration Officer
Denis Conway
as Officer Capps
Molly McCann
as Young Lilly
Gavin Drea
as Philip Mitchell
Sophie Kennedy Clark
as Alice Mitchell
- Estad Tewfik Yusuf Mohamed
Estad Tewfik Yusuf Mohamed
as The Great Abdal
Sharon Coade
as Shelter Worker
Key crew
Directed by Zeresenay Mehari, written by Laura Phillips and Camilla Gibb, produced by Jennifer Kawaja, Alan Moloney and Susan Mullen.
Explore more Drama titles
Sweetness in the Belly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 42 ratings.
You may also like
The Good Lie
2014
The Old Oak
2023
Denial
2016
Oliver Twist
2005
Queen of the Desert
2015
The Hours
2002
Rocks
2020
The Cider House Rules
1999
Hope and Glory
1987
Orlando
1992
Women Talking
2022
A United Kingdom
2016
Skin
2009
Before I Fall
2017
Mr. Church
2016
In the Blink of an Eye
2026
Sarah's Oil
2025
A Taste of Honey
1961
All Together Now
2020
A Home of Our Own
1993
Movies similar to Sweetness in the Belly
Gon-Mama
2022
David Copperfield
1983
The Metamorphosis
2026
Scarlet Dawn
1932
Výšiny
1968
Pure Love
2024
Noventa minutos
1949
Děvče z hor
1924
Intimate Parts
2013
Midsummer's Equation
2013
Truth and Justice
2019
A Dead Man among the Living
1947
13 Minutes
2021
A Tale of Two Cities
1958
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
1970
The Idiot
1946
The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum
1975
Gone Baby Gone
2007
In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness
1994
The Story of O
1975
Sweetness in the Belly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweetness in the Belly online?
+
Sweetness in the Belly (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sweetness in the Belly?
+
The main cast of Sweetness in the Belly (2019) includes Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar and Rafael Goncalves. The film was directed by Zeresenay Mehari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweetness in the Belly released?
+
Sweetness in the Belly was released on September 6, 2019 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Sweetness in the Belly worth watching?
+
Sweetness in the Belly (2019) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sweetness in the Belly?
+
Yes. The official Sweetness in the Belly trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.