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Sugar

2008·Movie
1h 54min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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For Miguel "Sugar" Santos, his curveball was his ticket out.

Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
BaseballImmigrationCultural ClashComing-of-AgeSports DramaDominican RepublicAmerican DreamCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sugar legally?

Sugar is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sugar worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sugar rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Sugar?

1 h 54 min

Sugar runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sugar?

Critics88
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Sugar higher (88) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sugar in?

EnglishSpanishItalian

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Italian. Produced in Dominican Republic, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sugar?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sugar in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.