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Sweetness in the Belly

6.320191h 51mMovieDrama

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.…

DirectorZeresenay Mehari
WriterLaura Phillips
ProducersJennifer Kawaja·Alan Moloney

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 38 other countries

Sweetness in the Belly isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and 34 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Zeresenay Mehari

DFDakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Lilly Mitchell Abdal
WMWunmi Mosaku
Wunmi Mosaku
Amina Mergessa
YIYahya Abdul-Mateen II
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser
KNKunal Nayyar
Kunal Nayyar
Dr. Robin Sathi
RG
Rafael Goncalves
Ahmed Mergessa
CMChris McHallem
Chris McHallem
Immigration Officer
DCDenis Conway
Denis Conway
Officer Capps
MMMolly McCann
Molly McCann
Young Lilly
GDGavin Drea
Gavin Drea
Philip Mitchell
SCSophie Kennedy Clark
Sophie Kennedy Clark
Alice Mitchell
EM
Estad Tewfik Yusuf Mohamed
The Great Abdal
SCSharon Coade
Sharon Coade
Shelter Worker

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Sweetness in the Belly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sweetness in the Belly?

Sweetness in the Belly isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in United Arab Emirates, Antigua & Barbuda and Argentina and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Sweetness in the Belly on Netflix?

No, Sweetness in the Belly is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Sweetness in the Belly on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sweetness in the Belly isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Sweetness in the Belly for free?

Sweetness in the Belly isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.