Sweet Liberty (1986)
Overview
Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as actors want to change their characters, directors want to re-stage battles, and he becomes infatuated with Faith who will play the female lead in the movie. At the same time, he is fighting with his crazy mother who thinks the Devil lives in her kitchen, and his girlfriend who is talking about commitment.
Where to watch Sweet Liberty
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Poland | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
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What is Sweet Liberty about?
Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as actors want to change their characters, directors want to re-stage battles, and he becomes infatuated with Faith who will play the female lead in the movie. At the same time, he is fighting with his crazy mother who thinks the Devil lives in her kitchen, and his girlfriend who is talking about commitment. Sweet Liberty is a Comedy, Romance movie, released on 1986-05-16, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Sweet Liberty worth watching?
TMDB users rate Sweet Liberty 5.4 out of 10 from 46 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Sweet Liberty?
In the United States, Sweet Liberty can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Alan Alda
Cast
- Alan Alda as Michael Burgess
- Michael Caine as Elliott James
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Faith Healy
- Bob Hoskins as Stanley Gould
- Lise Hilboldt as Gretchen Carlsen
- Lillian Gish as Cecelia Burgess
- Saul Rubinek as Bo Hodges
- Lois Chiles as Leslie
- Linda Thorson as Grace James
- Leo Burmester as Hank
- Dann Florek as Jesse
- John C. McGinley as Floyd
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Sources
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