Sweet Sixteen
“Life... it's about to hit the fan!”
Synopsis
Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home.
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Ken Loach on Sweet SixteenOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2011-09-14
Top Cast
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Martin Compston
Liam
Annmarie Fulton
Chantelle
William Ruane
Pinball
Michelle Abercromby
Suzanne
Michelle Coulter
Jean
Gary McCormack
Stan
Tommy McKee
Rab
Calum McAlees
Calum
Robert Rennie
Scullion
Martin McCardie
Tony
Jon Morrison
Douglas
Junior Walker
Night-time
Rikki Traynor
Tony's gang
Robert Harrison
Tony's gang
John Simpson
Rene Costa
Street busker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Laverty
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Sweet Sixteen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Sixteen Films, Road Movies, Tornasol Media, Alta Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Paul Laverty
George Fenton
Barry Ackroyd
Jonathan Morris
Rebecca O'Brien, Gerardo Herrero
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Loach
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Barry Ackroyd
Director of Photography
Jonathan Morris
Editor
Martin Johnson
Production Design
Carole Millar
Costume Design
Rebecca O'Brien
Producer
Paul Laverty
Screenplay
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Sixteen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Sixteen about?
Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home.
Who directed Sweet Sixteen?
Sweet Sixteen was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in Sweet Sixteen?
The principal cast of Sweet Sixteen includes Martin Compston, Annmarie Fulton, William Ruane, Michelle Abercromby, Michelle Coulter.
When was Sweet Sixteen released and how long is it?
Sweet Sixteen was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Sweet Sixteen make at the box office?
Sweet Sixteen grossed $4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Sixteen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Sixteen was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweet Sixteen?
Sweet Sixteen holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).