Brown Sugar

2002·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

When did you first fall in love with hip-hop?

Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.
Hip-Hop RomanceChildhood FriendsMusic IndustryNostalgicLove & PassionRelationship DramaUrban SettingComedy-DramaFriendship Bonds

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Questions about Brown Sugar

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Where can I stream Brown Sugar legally?

You can 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 Brown Sugar worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brown Sugar rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Brown Sugar?

1 h 49 min

Brown Sugar runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brown Sugar?

Critics62
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate Brown Sugar higher (80) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Brown Sugar a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$27 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Brown Sugar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brown Sugar?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brown Sugar in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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