Sweet Sue

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Sweet Sue

2023

1h 39m

Comedy

Drama

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8 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

A woman meets her boyfriend's son, with whom she finds herself locked into a battle of wills.

Jonathan Romney

Financial Times

Dec 21, 2023

4/5

There is an undeniable strain of sitcom here, but also a distinct tenderness accompanying the desolation.

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

Dec 21, 2023

2/5

Rambling and unfocused, despite a couple of stand-out moments and soulful central turn.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Dec 18, 2023

3/5

There’s a strange emotional dynamic here, although there is something interesting in Leigh’s refusal to bow to the bland injunction to make characters relatable.

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James Saynor

The Arts Desk

Dec 23, 2023

4/5

It’s an ambling, facetious character-piece about hopeless classless numpties going round in circles, a film with surprisingly zero dud notes for a first-time moviemaker. Sweet Sue is a reminder that we have pretty good casting directors, too.

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

Dec 19, 2023

3/4

Despite taking some time to get going, Sweet Sue still thoroughly delights thanks to its oddball charm.

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Nadine Whitney

AWFJ.org

Oct 30, 2023

Sue, sweet, funny, exasperated, Sue is the heart of Leigh’s film and for every “Fuck’s sake” she mutters, the audience is right there with her.

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O g

@RT76089177 Jul 29, 2025

Some decent acting in this and it starts quite well but neither the intended comedy or pathos reaches maturity

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Mary F

@RT16629861 Mar 22, 2025

This reminds me of early Mike Leigh before he got really good. It’s very awkward with a few clues about the characters but not enough to really understand them. It’s not funny. The music was very enjoyable.

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Synopsis

A woman meets her boyfriend's son, with whom she finds herself locked into a battle of wills.

Director: Leo Leigh
Producer: Andy Brunskill, Tim Nash, Scott O'Donnell
Screenwriter: Leo Leigh
Production Co: SUMS Film and Media, BBC Film, Somesuch
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 39m

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