

Sweet and Lowdown
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
Where to watch Sweet and Lowdown in United States
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Where is Sweet and Lowdown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+ | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Pluto TV, Mercado Play | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Sweet and Lowdown
Sweet and Lowdown is a 1999 English-language comedy, drama and music film directed by Woody Allen. The cast is led by Sean Penn, Samantha Morton, Anthony LaPaglia. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome.
Sweet and Lowdown was produced by Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, and Magnolia Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 3, 1999, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Writers
- Woody Allen
- Release date
- December 3, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Productions
Sweet and Lowdown cast & crew
Sweet and Lowdown was directed by Woody Allen and written by Woody Allen.
The cast features Sean Penn as Emmet Ray, Samantha Morton as Hattie, Anthony LaPaglia as Al Torrio, Uma Thurman as Blanche Williams, James Urbaniak as Harry, and John Waters as Mr. Haynes.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Zhao Fei and it was produced by J.E. Beaucaire and Jean Doumanian.
Is Sweet and Lowdown worth watching?
Sweet and Lowdown holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 561 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and music, Sweet and Lowdown is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sweet and Lowdown
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Cast of Sweet and Lowdown

Sean Penn
Emmet Ray

Samantha Morton
Hattie

Anthony LaPaglia
Al Torrio

Uma Thurman
Blanche Williams

James Urbaniak
Harry

John Waters
Mr. Haynes

Gretchen Mol
Ellie

Denis O'Hare
Jake

Molly Price
Ann

Brian Markinson
Bill Shields

Tony Darrow
Ben

Daniel Okrent
A.J. Pickman
Sweet and Lowdown — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sweet and Lowdown in United States?
Sweet and Lowdown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Sweet and Lowdown on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Sweet and Lowdown is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Sweet and Lowdown in?
Sweet and Lowdown is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sweet and Lowdown?
Sweet and Lowdown runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Sweet and Lowdown rated?
Sweet and Lowdown is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 561 ratings.











