When chastity becomes a club, the boys just can't keep out of trouble in this 1950s-set teen sex comedy.
SWEATER GIRLS
A hilarious look at the Nifty 50s.
A group of teenage girls forms a club, The Sweater Girls, to preserve their virginity.
Quick Answer
Sweater Girls is a 1978 American comedy film directed by Don Jones about a group of teenage girls in the 1950s who form a club to preserve their virginity, much to the dismay of their persistent boyfriends.
Programmer's Pick
Sweater Girls straps on its letterman jacket and delivers a soapy, nostalgic take on sexual politics—1950s style, but with 1970s confidence. It’s a period piece that doesn’t skimp on raucous party scenes, matching outfits, and just enough scandal to keep its club meetings lively.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Don Jones
- Writers
- Neva Friedenn, Don Jones
- Release
- 1978
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Sweater Girls taps into 1950s nostalgia with classic cars, drive-in theaters, and a period setting that frames its teen hijinks.
A band of teenage girls flips the script on their boyfriends by founding a club dedicated to chastity, sparking comedy and conflict.
The story escalates when the boys, drunk and clueless, crash the girls' secret club meetings, setting off a storm of comic chaos.
From matching outfits to white bras and jeans, the film revels in 1950s fashion and iconography as much as in its risqué humor.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Sweater Girls released? +
Sweater Girls was released in 1978.
Who directed Sweater Girls? +
Sweater Girls was directed by Don Jones.
How long is Sweater Girls? +
Sweater Girls has a runtime of 84 minutes.
What genre is Sweater Girls? +
Sweater Girls is a comedy.
Where can I watch Sweater Girls? +
Sweater Girls is available to stream on SassyFlix.
