

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.
Where to watch Searching for Sugar Man in United States
Can I watch Searching for Sugar Man in United States? Yes — you can stream Searching for Sugar Man in United States on Howdy Amazon Channel and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Searching for Sugar Man there. Availability last verified on November 10, 2026.
Where is Searching for Sugar Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, Beamafilm, DocPlay Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, JustWatch TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
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
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
Self

Dennis Coffey
Self

Mike Theodore
Self
Dan DiMaggio
Self
Jerome Ferretti
Self

Steve Rowland
Self

Willem Möller
Self
Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Self
Ilse Assmann
Self
Steve M. Harris
Self

Robbie Mann
Self

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.











