
Sweetwater
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Sweetwater
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2023-04-14
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (23 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Sunset Pictures, Reserve Entertainment, Astrablu Media, NBA Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.2939
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Everett Osborne
as Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton

Cary Elwes
as Ned Irish

Jeremy Piven
as Joe Lapchick

Eric Roberts
as Judd

Jim Caviezel
as Sports Writer

Richard Dreyfuss
as Maurice Podoloff

Kevin Pollak
as Abe Saperstein

Mike Starr
as Eddie Gottlieb

Jim Meskimen
as Miles Slocum

Jason Sklar
as Donnie Grossman
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Trailers & Clips
The First Black Player To Sign An NBA Contract - Extended Preview
“We’re Going to Change the World!” - Extended Preview
Official Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater?▼
Sweetwater is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2023-04-14.
Who are the main actors in Sweetwater?▼
The main cast includes Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Eric Roberts, Jim Caviezel, .
Where can I watch Sweetwater online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Sweetwater is available.
Is Sweetwater based on a true story?▼
The man who changed the game.
What is the IMDb rating of Sweetwater?▼
Sweetwater has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 23 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Sweetwater?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Sweetwater?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Sunset Pictures, Reserve Entertainment, Astrablu Media, NBA Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Sweetwater filmed?▼
Sweetwater was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Sweetwater?▼
The total runtime of Sweetwater is 119 minutes.
Is Sweetwater suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Sweetwater?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Sweetwater.
Does Sweetwater have a post-credit scene?▼
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