The Sweet East
“Everything will happen.”
Synopsis
A picaresque journey through contemporary America, undertaken by a young woman granted access to the strange sects and cults that proliferate in this country by a series of gatekeepers eager to win her over.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-02
Top Cast
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Talia Ryder
Lillian
Earl Cave
Caleb
Simon Rex
Lawrence
Ayo Edebiri
Molly
Jeremy O. Harris
Matthew
Jacob Elordi
Ian
Rish Shah
Mohammad
Gibby Haynes
Abbot
Jack Irv
Troy
Ella Rubin
Annabel
Tess McMillan
Tessa
Jamie Granato
Tour Guide
Peter Vack
George Washington Boy
Betsey Brown
Betsy Ross Girl
J. Patrick McElroy
Manager
Andy Milonakis
Jeff
Kaili Corcoran
Becky
Cameron Andre
Adam
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 27, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$103K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Price Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Pinkerton
- Original Score
- Dean Hurley, Mark Morgan, Maiko Endo, Paul Grimstad
- Original Title
- The Sweet East
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $103K
- Production Studios
- Base 12, Marathon Street, The Sweet East Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Price Williams
Nick Pinkerton
Dean Hurley, Mark Morgan, Maiko Endo, Paul Grimstad
Sean Price Williams, Robert Kolodny, Peter Buntaine, Jack Paradise, Hannah Roche, Nathan Smith
Stephen Gurewitz
Alex Ross Perry, Craig Butta, Alex Coco, Jimmy Kaltreider, David Kaplan
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Ross Perry
Producer
Nick Pinkerton
Writer
Sean Price Williams
Director
Craig Butta
Producer
Dean Hurley
Original Music Composer
Holly McClintock
Costume Design
Mark Morgan
Original Music Composer
Maiko Endo
Original Music Composer
Jocelyn Pierce
Costume Design
Sean Price Williams
Director of Photography
Alex Coco
Producer
Paul Grimstad
Original Music Composer
Madeline Sadowski
Production Design
Stephen Gurewitz
Editor
Patrick M. Walsh
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sweet East
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sweet East about?
A picaresque journey through contemporary America, undertaken by a young woman granted access to the strange sects and cults that proliferate in this country by a series of gatekeepers eager to win her over.
Who directed The Sweet East?
The Sweet East was directed by Sean Price Williams.
Who stars in The Sweet East?
The principal cast of The Sweet East includes Talia Ryder, Earl Cave, Simon Rex, Ayo Edebiri, Jeremy O. Harris.
When was The Sweet East released and how long is it?
The Sweet East was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Sweet East make at the box office?
The Sweet East grossed $103K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Sweet East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sweet East was composed by Dean Hurley, Mark Morgan, Maiko Endo, Paul Grimstad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sweet East?
The Sweet East holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).