Is Sweet 'n Short appropriate for children?

This South African comedy follows a sports presenter who wakes from a coma to discover his country has changed dramatically. With mild violence, no strong language or sexual content, and no scary elements, it's generally safe for children, though the humor and cultural references may be more appreciated by older children and teens.

What age is Sweet 'n Short suitable for?

Our verdict for Sweet 'n Short is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Sweet 'n Short safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1991

Rating

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

A disgraced sports presenter falls victim to an accidental head trauma and slips into a coma. He awakens months later to find that South Africa was not as he left it, he is now in the New South Africa, and his multimillion-Rand idea has been stolen from beneath him.

Cast

Leon Schuster

Sweet Coetzee

Casper De Vries

George Weedle

Joanna Weinberg

Sandy

Alfred Ntombela

Alfred Short

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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