Sweetwater(2023)
The man who changed the game.
Sweetwater Synopsis
In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.
Sweetwater (2023) is a drama film directed by Martin Guigui, released on April 14, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven and Eric Roberts. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Guigui
- Writers:
- Martin Guigui
- Producers:
- Dahlia Waingort, Josi W. Konski, Tim Moore
- Cinematographer:
- Massimo Zeri
- Composer:
- Martin Guigui
- Production:
- Sunset Pictures, Reserve Entertainment, Astrablu Media, NBA Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Sweetwater (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sweetwater before you stream it.
Sweetwater Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sweetwater.
Official Trailer
Trailer
The First Black Player To Sign An NBA Contract - Extended Preview
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“We’re Going to Change the World!” - Extended Preview
Clip
Sweetwater Cast & Crew
Main cast
Everett Osborne
as Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton
Cary Elwes
as Ned Irish
Jeremy Piven
as Joe Lapchick
Eric Roberts
as Judd
Jim Caviezel
as Sports Writer
Richard Dreyfuss
as Maurice Podoloff
Kevin Pollak
as Abe Saperstein
Mike Starr
as Eddie Gottlieb
Jim Meskimen
as Miles Slocum
Jason Sklar
as Donnie Grossman
Emmaline
as Jeanne Staples
Ashani Roberts
as Sweetwater's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Martin Guigui, written by Martin Guigui, produced by Dahlia Waingort, Josi W. Konski and Tim Moore.
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Sweetwater Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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Sweetwater – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweetwater online?
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Sweetwater (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sweetwater?
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The main cast of Sweetwater (2023) includes Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Eric Roberts and Jim Caviezel. The film was directed by Martin Guigui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweetwater released?
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Sweetwater was released on April 14, 2023 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Sweetwater worth watching?
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Sweetwater (2023) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 32 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 Sweetwater?
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Yes. The official Sweetwater trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.