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Sweet November

Directed by Pat O'Connor · 2001 ·

Short answer

Is Sweet November worth watching?

Probably not. Sweet November (2001) earns a 41% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (66%) responded more warmly than critics (15%). See the 4 inputs.

41%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

15% Editorial Rating
66% Audience snapshot · excluded
27 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.7
6.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea) · R15+ (Japan)
Cast
Keanu Reeves , Charlize Theron , Jason Isaacs , Greg Germann , Lauren Graham , Michael Rosenbaum , Frank Langella , Robert Joy , Liam Aiken , Jason Kravits
Language
English

Also known as Dulce noviembre Noviembre dulce Doce Novembro スウィート・ノベンバー 스위트 노벰버 甜蜜十一月 甜蜜的十一月 Kasımda Aşk Başkadır

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Prime Video in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (15/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (66%).
  • Celluloid Score 41% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is Sweet November worth watching?

Probably not — Sweet November earns a 41% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Reeves and Charlize Theron in a tearjerker romance remake — still a soft-spot search title for fans.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (66%) responded more warmly than critics (15%).

What is Sweet November about?

Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.

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Sweet November: frequently asked questions

Is Sweet November worth watching?

Probably not. Sweet November (2001) has a Celluloid Score of 41%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Sweet November?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Sweet November?

Sweet November runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

What is Sweet November rated?

Sweet November is rated PG-13 in the United States, M in Australia, 15 in South Korea and R15+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Sweet November?

Sweet November is directed by Pat O'Connor and stars Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jason Isaacs, Greg Germann, Lauren Graham.

What is the Metascore for Sweet November?

Metacritic's Metascore for Sweet November is 27 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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