Sweet November (2001)
A driven ad man falls for a free spirit, and their month together reshapes everything he knows about love.
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.
How intense is Sweet November?
Sweet November has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Sweet November feels like
- Tone
- romanticmelancholyfeel goodearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream Sweet November
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Sweet November for you?
Is Sweet November scary?
No. Sweet November is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sweet November gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Sweet November sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Sweet November OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Sweet November?
Sweet November runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Sweet November?
Sweet November is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi.
Does Sweet November have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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