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Searching for Sugar Man

2012·Movie·PG-13·85 min·★ 7.9(1,085)

“Great Art Always Survives”

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.

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About Searching for Sugar Man

Searching for Sugar Man is a 2012 English-language music and documentary film directed by Malik Bendjelloul. The cast is led by Stephen Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free.

Searching for Sugar Man was produced by Passion Pictures, Red Box Films, and Canfield Pictures and made in Sweden and United Kingdom. It was released on June 30, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Malik Bendjelloul
Writers
Malik Bendjelloul, Stephen Segerman, Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Release date
June 30, 2012
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Sweden, United Kingdom
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
Passion Pictures, Red Box Films, Canfield Pictures
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Searching for Sugar Man cast & crew

Searching for Sugar Man was directed by Malik Bendjelloul and written by Malik Bendjelloul, Stephen Segerman, and Craig Bartholomew Strydom.

The cast features Stephen Segerman as Self, Dennis Coffey as Self, Mike Theodore as Self, Dan DiMaggio as Self, Jerome Ferretti as Self, and Steve Rowland as Self.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Camilla Skagerström and it was produced by Simon Chinn and Malik Bendjelloul.

Is Searching for Sugar Man worth watching?

Searching for Sugar Man holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,085 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy music and documentary, Searching for Sugar Man is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Searching for Sugar Man

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Cast of Searching for Sugar Man

Stephen Segerman

Stephen Segerman

Self

Dennis Coffey

Dennis Coffey

Self

Mike Theodore

Mike Theodore

Self

No photo

Dan DiMaggio

Self

No photo

Jerome Ferretti

Self

Steve Rowland

Steve Rowland

Self

Willem Möller

Willem Möller

Self

No photo

Craig Bartholomew Strydom

Self

No photo

Ilse Assmann

Self

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Steve M. Harris

Self

Robbie Mann

Robbie Mann

Self

Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

Self

Searching for Sugar Man — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Searching for Sugar Man in United States?

Searching for Sugar Man is streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free in United States.

▸Is Searching for Sugar Man on Howdy Amazon Channel?

Yes — Searching for Sugar Man is currently available on Howdy Amazon Channel in United States.

▸What language is Searching for Sugar Man in?

Searching for Sugar Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Searching for Sugar Man?

Searching for Sugar Man runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).

▸What is Searching for Sugar Man rated?

Searching for Sugar Man is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,085 ratings.

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