Sweetwater
2023, English. Directed by Martin Guigui.
The man who changed the game.
In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Sweetwater isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Martin GuiguiDirector
- Everett OsborneNathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton
- Cary ElwesNed Irish
- Jeremy PivenJoe Lapchick
- Eric RobertsJudd
- Jim CaviezelSports Writer
- Richard DreyfussMaurice Podoloff
- Kevin PollakAbe Saperstein
- Mike StarrEddie Gottlieb
- Jim MeskimenMiles Slocum
- Jason SklarDonnie Grossman
- EmmalineJeanne Staples
- Ashani RobertsSweetwater's Mother
Details
- Released
- 14 April 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Martin Guigui
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News & fan talk
What Sweetwater is based on
Sweetwater is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Sweetwater: quick answers
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How long is Sweetwater?
Sweetwater runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Sweetwater have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sweetwater. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sweetwater parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sweetwater is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sweetwater on?
Sweetwater isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweetwater?
If you liked Sweetwater, try The Great Debaters, The Basketball Diaries, Amateur.
Who directed Sweetwater?
Sweetwater (2023) was directed by Martin Guigui and stars Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven.
What is Sweetwater based on?
Sweetwater is based on a true story.