Searching for Sugar Man
“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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, Beamafilm, DocPlay Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
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, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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
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, Rodriguez as Self, Regan Rodriguez as Self, Eva Rodriguez as Self, Mike Theodore as Self, and Dennis Coffey as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Camilla Skagerström and it was produced by Simon Chinn and Hjalmar Palmgren.
Is Searching for Sugar Man worth watching?
Searching for Sugar Man holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,031 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.
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Cast of Searching for Sugar Man
Stephen Segerman
Self
Rodriguez
Self
Regan Rodriguez
Self
Eva Rodriguez
Self
Mike Theodore
Self
Dennis Coffey
Self
Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy
Self
Clarence Avant
Self
Steve Rowland
Self
Malik Bendjelloul
Self (uncredited)
Dan DiMaggio
Self
Jerome Ferretti
Self
Searching for Sugar Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Searching for Sugar Man in United States?
Searching for Sugar Man is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 1,031 ratings.
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