Sweetness in the Belly
2019, English. Directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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6.2/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Sweetness in the Belly is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Zeresenay MehariDirector
- Dakota FanningLilly Mitchell Abdal
- Wunmi MosakuAmina Mergessa
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIDr. Aziz Abdul Nasser
- Kunal NayyarDr. Robin Sathi
- Rafael GoncalvesAhmed Mergessa
- Chris McHallemImmigration Officer
- Denis ConwayOfficer Capps
- Molly McCannYoung Lilly
- Gavin DreaPhilip Mitchell
- Sophie Kennedy ClarkAlice Mitchell
- Estad Tewfik Yusuf MohamedThe Great Abdal
- Sharon CoadeShelter Worker
Details
- Released
- 6 September 2019
- Country
- Canada, Ireland
- Written by
- Laura Phillips
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What Sweetness in the Belly is based on
Sweetness in the Belly is adapted from a novel.
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Sweetness in the Belly: quick answers
Is Sweetness in the Belly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Sweetness in the Belly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sweetness in the Belly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sweetness in the Belly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sweetness in the Belly yet.
Which OTT platform is Sweetness in the Belly on?
Sweetness in the Belly is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweetness in the Belly?
If you liked Sweetness in the Belly, try Desert Flower, Denial, The Old Oak.
Who directed Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly (2019) was directed by Zeresenay Mehari and stars Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
What is Sweetness in the Belly based on?
Sweetness in the Belly is adapted from a novel.