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Sugar

2004Movie1 h 18 minR

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes75%61%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes75%61%

Summary

Cliff receives an unusual 18th birthday gift from his younger sister — marijuana, alcohol, a subway token and the mission to lose his virginity. This results in Cliff meeting a young street hustler named Butch.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
John Palmer
Written by
John Palmer, Jaie Laplante, Todd Klinck
Produced by
John Buchan, Damion Nurse
Music by
Ravi Persaud

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Facts

May 22, 2004 · 1 h 18 min · R

Released
May 22, 2004
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$375,581
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sugar worth watching?"

Questions about Sugar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sugar worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Sugar good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Sugar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.