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RUNTIME
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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Sweetheart
2019 1h 22m EN
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6.4
MID
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95%
CERTIFIED FRESH
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71
METACRITIC
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5.8
IMDB
★6.4TMDB · 429🍅95%Rotten Tomatoes●71Metacritic★5.8IMDB · 11,122
Horror
Synopsis
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Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn’t take her long to realize she’s completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Kiersey Clemons
Jenn
Emory Cohen
Lucas
Hanna Mangan Lawrence
Mia
Benedict Samuel
Brad
Andrew Crawford
Creature
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- J.D. Dillard
- Writers
- Alex Hyner, Alex Theurer, J.D. Dillard
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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ERA
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Released 7 years ago.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by J.D. Dillard, shot by Stefan Duscio. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Gina Hirsch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Kiersey Clemons and Emory Cohen and Hanna Mangan Lawrence carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt6560164 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
J.D. Dillard directs. Stefan Duscio behind the camera. Gina Hirsch cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 7 years ago.
- 3Directed by J.D. Dillard, shot by Stefan Duscio. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Editor Gina Hirsch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Kiersey Clemons and Emory Cohen and Hanna Mangan Lawrence carry the top of the cast.
- 6IMDB entry: tt6560164 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 7Classified under 12 themes, including "island", "monster", "ocean", "shipwreck".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Stefan Duscio
- Editing
- Gina Hirsch
- Production design
- Robbie Porter
- Costume design
- Romy Itzigsohn
- Makeup / hair
- Davina Lamont
- VFX supervisor
- Scott E. Anderson
- Sound
- Matt Yocum
- Stunt coordinator
- Pat Millicano
- Runtime
- 82 min · 1h 22m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG-13
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 95% 🍅 Fresh
- Metacritic
- 71/100
- IMDB rating
- 5.8/10 · 11,122 votes
- MPAA
- PG-13
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Also by
J.D. Dillard
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Trailers & featurettes
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Community reviews
What people are saying
- Gimly★ 4/10
The quality varies so greatly over its short 82 minute run time that it's hard to get a read on Sweetheart. Maybe my expectations were just too high because of all the positive buzz it got, but I didn't enjoy Sweetheart overall, just in parts. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.
- SWITCH.★ 7/10
Cleverly directed on a low-budget, 'Sweetheart' is a streamlined, satisfying mix of old-school monster action and island survival thrills. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-sweetheart-a-lean-mean-survival-thriller
Production companies
Who made it
Blumhouse Productions
US
Universal Pictures
US
Key crew
- EditorGina Hirsch
- ProducerJason Blum
- ProducerAlex Hyner
- ProducerAlex Theurer
- Line ProducerMark David Katchur
- ProducerBill Karesh
- CastingTerri Taylor
- Production DesignRobbie Porter
- Art DirectionRobbie Porter
- Costume DesignRomy Itzigsohn
- First Assistant DirectorToby Pease
- Second Assistant DirectorGuy Campbell
- Makeup DesignerDavina Lamont
- GafferSean O'Neill
- Costume SupervisorTami Holton
- Script SupervisorAria Harrison
- Production AccountantGina Hallas
- Production AssistantJosua Merekula
- Production AssistantKini Racumu
- Production SecretaryKristen Schreck
- Production SupervisorMaria Tan
- Travel CoordinatorChristine Racumu
- Special Effects SupervisorAdam Howarth
- ProducerJ.D. Dillard
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- island
- monster
- ocean
- shipwreck
- survival
- creature
- sea monster
- survival horror
- deserted island
- creature feature
- monster movie
- universal monsters
Release history · US
When it landed
- Premiere2019-01-28· Sundance Film Festival
- Digital2019-10-15PG-13
