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Searching for Sugar Man

2012·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic798.4Rotten Tomatoes95%92%

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A , documentary: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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.
Musical RediscoveryLost LegendCultural PhenomenonInternational MysterySoulful SoundtrackUplifting StoryAgainst All OddsBiographical ExplorationInspirational Journey

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Directed by:
Malik Bendjelloul
Written by:
Malik Bendjelloul, Stephen Segerman, Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Produced by:
Simon Chinn, Malik Bendjelloul
Composed by:
Per Nyström, Rodriguez, Fredrik Jonsäter

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Searching for Sugar Man?

Hulu

In the United States, Searching for Sugar Man streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Searching for Sugar Man worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Searching for Sugar Man okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Searching for Sugar Man a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.