# Sweet November (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/sweet-november-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 46% |
| Critic Score | 15% |
| Audience Score | 66% |
| Metascore | 27/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.7/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Pat O'Connor |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

Sweet November (2001) earns a 46% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Reeves and Charlize Theron in a tearjerker romance remake — still a soft-spot search title for fans. Critics and audiences diverge (15% critic vs 66% audience). Metascore 27/100. Directed by Pat O'Connor.

## Critics consensus

Reeves and Charlize Theron in a tearjerker romance remake — still a soft-spot search title for fans.

## Synopsis

Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jason Isaacs, Greg Germann, Lauren Graham, Michael Rosenbaum, Frank Langella, Robert Joy, Liam Aiken, Jason Kravits

## Common questions

**Is Sweet November worth watching?**
Sweet November holds a 46% Celluloid Score. Reeves and Charlize Theron in a tearjerker romance remake — still a soft-spot search title for fans.

**What is Sweet November about?**
Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.

**Who directed Sweet November?**
Sweet November (2001) was directed by Pat O'Connor.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Sweet November?**
46% — the average of five public sources: critics 15%, audience 66%, Metascore 27/100, Letterboxd 2.7/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch Sweet November?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Sweet November page for current options.

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