Sweet William
1980, English. Directed by Claude Whatham.
The only one he loved was Ann, apart from Edna, Pamela, Sheila, Mrs Kershaw...
William is a dashing and eccentric Scotsman whose charms rapidly overwhelm the sweet and naïve Ann, but she nearly as quickly begins to comprehend that her new beau is anything but a one-woman man. In addition to his two ex-wives, with whom he remains remarkably close, William exhibits a disturbing attraction for nearly any female who crosses his path -- Ann's friends among them.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Claude WhathamDirector
- Sam WaterstonWilliam McClusky
- Jenny AgutterAnn Walton
- Anna MasseyEdna McClusky
- Arthur LoweCaptain Walton
- Geraldine JamesPamela
- Daphne OxenfordMrs. Walton
- Peter DeanRoddy
- Rachel BellMrs. Kershaw
- Tim Pigott-SmithGerald
- Emma BakhleDaisy Kershaw
- Victoria FairbrotherSheila
- Ivor RobertsUncle Walter
Details
- Released
- 11 April 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Beryl Bainbridge
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What Sweet William is based on
Sweet William is based on Sweet William (1975) by Beryl Bainbridge.
1975
Sweet William
By Beryl Bainbridge
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Sweet William runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Sweet William parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sweet William is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sweet William on?
Sweet William isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 April 1980. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweet William?
If you liked Sweet William, try The Nest, The Young One, Inside I'm Dancing.
Who directed Sweet William?
Sweet William (1980) was directed by Claude Whatham and stars Sam Waterston, Jenny Agutter, Anna Massey.
What is Sweet William based on?
Sweet William is based on Sweet William (1975) by Beryl Bainbridge.