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Sweetwater

6.920231h 59mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorMartin Guigui
WriterMartin Guigui
ProducersScott Pomeroy·Dahlia Waingort

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martin Guigui

EOEverett Osborne
Everett Osborne
Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton
CECary Elwes
Cary Elwes
Ned Irish
JPJeremy Piven
Jeremy Piven
Joe Lapchick
EREric Roberts
Eric Roberts
Judd
JCJim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel
Sports Writer
RDRichard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Maurice Podoloff
KPKevin Pollak
Kevin Pollak
Abe Saperstein
MSMike Starr
Mike Starr
Eddie Gottlieb
JMJim Meskimen
Jim Meskimen
Miles Slocum
JSJason Sklar
Jason Sklar
Donnie Grossman
EEmmaline
Emmaline
Jeanne Staples
ARAshani Roberts
Ashani Roberts
Sweetwater's Mother

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Sweetwater — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sweetwater?

Sweetwater isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sweetwater on Netflix?

No, Sweetwater is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Sweetwater on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sweetwater isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Sweetwater for free?

Sweetwater isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Sweetwater based on a true story?

Yes — Sweetwater is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).