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Sweet Liberty

1986, English. Directed by Alan Alda.

Michael Burgess wrote a book about the American Revolution. Now, Hollywood's come to his town to make a movie of it -- Plunging him into a summer of madness.

Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as actors want to change their characters, directors want to re-stage battles, and he becomes infatuated with Faith who will play the female lead in the movie. At the same time, he is fighting with his crazy mother who thinks the Devil lives in her kitchen, and his girlfriend who is talking about commitment.

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Runtime
1h 46m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Sweet Liberty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

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Released
16 May 1986
Country
United States of America
Written by
Alan Alda
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Is Sweet Liberty worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Sweet Liberty?

Sweet Liberty runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).

Does Sweet Liberty have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Sweet Liberty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Sweet Liberty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Sweet Liberty is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Sweet Liberty on?

Sweet Liberty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Sweet Liberty?

If you liked Sweet Liberty, try The Rewrite, Only the Lonely, Chasing Papi.

Who directed Sweet Liberty?

Sweet Liberty (1986) was directed by Alan Alda and stars Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Michelle Pfeiffer.

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