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Sweet November

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
90K
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Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron in Sweet November (2001)
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A workaholic executive, and an unconventional woman agree to a personal relationship for a short period. In this short period she changes his life.A workaholic executive, and an unconventional woman agree to a personal relationship for a short period. In this short period she changes his life.A workaholic executive, and an unconventional woman agree to a personal relationship for a short period. In this short period she changes his life.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
90K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Pat O'Connor
  • Writers
    • Herman Raucher(1968 screenplay)
    • Paul Yurick(story)
    • Kurt Voelker(story)
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Charlize Theron
    • Jason Isaacs
Top credits
  • Director
    • Pat O'Connor
  • Writers
    • Herman Raucher(1968 screenplay)
    • Paul Yurick(story)
    • Kurt Voelker(story)
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Charlize Theron
    • Jason Isaacs
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 308User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Sweet November
    Trailer 2:15
    Sweet November

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    Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron in Sweet November (2001)
    Jason Isaacs in Sweet November (2001)
    Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron in Sweet November (2001)
    Jason Isaacs in Sweet November (2001)
    Nelson & Sara
    Charlize Theron stars as Sara
    Keanu Reeves stars as Nelson
    Nelson & Sara
    Nelson & Sara
    Charlize Theron at an event for Sweet November (2001)
    Danica McKellar at an event for Sweet November (2001)
    Enya at an event for Sweet November (2001)

    Top cast

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    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Nelson Mossas Nelson Moss
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Sara Deeveras Sara Deever
    Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs
    • Chaz Watleyas Chaz Watley
    Greg Germann
    Greg Germann
    • Vince Hollandas Vince Holland
    Liam Aiken
    Liam Aiken
    • Abneras Abner
    Robert Joy
    Robert Joy
    • Raeford Dunneas Raeford Dunne
    Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham
    • Angelicaas Angelica
    Michael Rosenbaum
    Michael Rosenbaum
    • Brandonas Brandon…
    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Edgar Priceas Edgar Price
    Jason Kravits
    Jason Kravits
    • Mannyas Manny
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Buddy Leachas Buddy Leach
    Tom Bullock
    • Alas Al
    Adele Proom
    • Osirisas Osiris
    L. Peter Callender
    • Don Watson, DMV Proctoras Don Watson, DMV Proctor
    June Carryl
    June Carryl
    • Beatriceas Beatrice
    • (as June Lomena)
    Kelvin Han Yee
    Kelvin Han Yee
    • Burly Manas Burly Man
    David Fine
    David Fine
    • Homeless Manas Homeless Man
    Elizabeth Weber
    • Lexyas Lexy
    • Director
      • Pat O'Connor
    • Writers
      • Herman Raucher(1968 screenplay)
      • Paul Yurick(story)
      • Kurt Voelker(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    The story centers around a man and a woman, whose fates are intertwined and will change forever. Nelson is an avid advertiser living in San Francisco. One day, during a driving test, he meets Sara, a beautiful but seemingly eccentric woman. But, she is falsely accused of cheating and ends up failing the test because of Nelson. After getting kicked out of the exam, Sara waits for him outside and starts to insult him. However, Nelson ignores her and takes off. Then, she traces him down and shows up at his place. She promises to leave him alone only if he gives her a ride. Later that night, she asks him to live with her throughout November on the promise that his life will change for the better. He turns her down saying that he has a girlfriend. On the first day of November, after being fired and dumped on the very same day, Nelson decides to give it a try and then somehow, agrees to spend the whole month with Sara and finds himself in a desperate love affair that he will remember for the rest of his life. —Emre Gunes
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    • Taglines
      • She Just Needed A Month To Change His Life Forever.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Apparently, to prepare himself for the cross-dressing scene, Jason Isaacs wandered the drag clubs, picking up on behavior of people there. He wanted to bring Keanu Reeves along, but it would be hard to go undercover with the star of the newly-released The Matrix (1999), so he went alone.
    • Goofs
      During the Boat Race, the radio-controlled submarine that is put into the water has no fair-water planes (the big ones on the coning tower) yet when they show it under water during one shot it has them.
    • Quotes

      Sara: You know, he asked me to marry him.

      Chaz: He's not the first...

      Sara: No, but it was the first time I wanted to say "Yes".

    • Alternate versions
      In order to get a 'PG-13' instead of a 'R' the scene where Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron are in a bathtub together and some dialogue had to be edited/changed (you don't see how his head goes under water and that she laughs).
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Hannibal/Saving Silverman/In the Mood for Love (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Shame
      Written by BT (as Brian Transeau)

      Performed by BT

      Courtesy of Nettwerk Productions

    User reviews308

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    The script was two dimensional not the acting!
    This movie was shown over the free channel last Sunday. I read up on the reviews for preparation to be unbiased and fair to it.

    I think the problem with this movie is a tired plot and a terribly two dimensional script. Keanu's and Charlize's performance was what helped to lift it out of a 4/10 rating for me. Jason Issac as a cross dressing flatmate was a heartwarming portrayal of how friendship does not always come in neat little packages hemmed in by our expectations. His loyalty and support for Charlize's Sara was the real cruncher in this movie for me. Nelson's initial shock and reaction on seeing Jason's Chaz in a loud dress was hilarious only because it does mirror the general population's.

    The other part of the movie that I find strangely revealing and therefore very endearing, was when Nelson decides Christmas should come a month early for Sara. He pops into her house via the window while everyone is having Thanksgiving and proceeds to give her twelve gifts for Christmas. Each gift and especially the last one, was obviously well thought out in relation to his feelings for her and their relationship throughout that November.

    I have read snippets of how Keanu is very fiercely protective, private, very loving and giving as a person to those he cares deeply about and that entire scene made me realize this is less acting the part but more a lingering snapshot of a small part of who he really is.

    I have so far watched "Speed", "A Walk in the Clouds" and the "Matrix" Trilogy, all of which showcases Keanu as a leading man. I must say that I do catch glimpses of what looks like the real Keanu popping up every now and then. So it's no wonder that Sandra Bullock should say that she was very taken by the way Keanu looked at her just before he kissed her at the end of "Speed".

    I think that many people are quick to rubbish Keanu's acting as wooden because they fail to notice that bit of his soul, often very obviously displayed on the screen, just because it usually isn't displayed on his face.

    Enjoy the movie for what it is, a simple love story with a bittersweet ending and you won't be disappointed.
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    • djwongdj
    • Feb 28, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 16, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tháng Mười Một Ngọt Ngào
    • Filming locations
      • Dolores Park, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Bel Air Entertainment
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,288,103
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,733,954
      • Feb 18, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $65,754,228
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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