---
title: "Bittersweet"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bittersweet-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 871220
imdb_id: "tt3696498"
status: "Released"
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bittersweet (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bittersweet-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Bittersweet.
Year: 2016.
Release Date (US): 09/18/2016.
Genres: Drama and Crime.
Protagonist: Mina, 19 years old.
Plot: Mina fights with conservative parents, moves in with sister Mandy (who is a prostitute). Mina meets Tony, a DJ with financial problems. Two sinister debt collectors give them an ultimatum: raise 11,000 Euros in three days. Mandy advises Mina to sell her virginity.
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        Bittersweet is a 2016 film categorized as a drama and crime movie. Released in the US on September 18, 2016, the story follows 19-year-old Mina. After a terrible fight with her conservative parents, Mina moves in with her sister Mandy, who works as a prostitute. During this

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Cineverse | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Krishna Ashu Bhati
- **Networks / Studios**: Neptunia Pictures, Tonfabrik Audio Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lisa Brand** as *Mina*
- **Manuel Cortez** as *Tony*
- **Jessy Moravec** as *Mandy*
- **Steffen Jürgens** as *Rudi Bremer*
- **Milton Welsh** as *Hugo*
- **Franziska Traub** as *Paula*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bittersweet online?
Bittersweet is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bittersweet worth watching?
Bittersweet holds a community rating of 3.9/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bittersweet and when was it released?
Bittersweet is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bittersweet?
Bittersweet was directed by Krishna Ashu Bhati.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bittersweet — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/871220)
- [Bittersweet - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bittersweet)

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