Available screening types
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Available until
Jun 01, 2032
Available in
Worldwide
Brought to you by
Film Movement
About the film
A socially awkward, environmentally-conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully 'normal' family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.
Genre
Comedy
Runtime
1h 43m
Released
2021
Director
Marley Morrison
Producer
Michelle Antoniades
Writer
Marley Morrison
Awards & recognition
2021 Breakthrough Performance Winner
British Independent Film Awards
2021 Grand Jury Award: Outstanding Performance in an International Narrative
L.A. Outfest
2021 Winner International Juried Award
Inside Out Toronto LGBT FIlm Festival
What people are saying
‘"Quick-witted and understated, Sweetheart is a feel-good story that leaves everyone on a high."‘
Hattie Collins
Vogue
‘"It’s an absolute charmer, an engaging, relatable LGBTQ-themed film with eccentric and likable characters."‘
Randy Myers
Boston Herald