Sweet November (2001 film)

Sweet November
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPat O'Connor
Screenplay byKurt Voelker
Story by
  • Paul Yurick
  • Kurt Voelker
Based onSweet November
by Herman Raucher
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEdward Lachman
Edited byAnne V. Coates
Music byChristopher Young
Production
companies
Bel Air Entertainment
3 Arts Entertainment
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • February 16, 2001 (2001-02-16)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$40 million
Box office$65.8 million

Sweet November is a 2001 American romantic drama film based in San Francisco directed by Pat O'Connor and starring Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron. The film is loosely based on the 1968 film written by Herman Raucher, which starred Anthony Newley and Sandy Dennis; with some differences in plot. The film reunites Reeves and Theron, who starred in Devil’s Advocate.

Sweet November was released on February 16, 2001, and was panned by critics, who called it "schmaltzy and manipulative", while the plot and the lack of chemistry between Reeves and Theron were also criticized. The film was also a box office disappointment, grossing only $65.8 million worldwide against a budget of $40 million.