Sugar (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, Sugar is a drama film directed by Ryan Fleck, running about 114 minutes. “For Miguel "Sugar" Santos, his curveball was his ticket out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sugar stars Algenis Perez Soto as Miguel, Jose Rijo as Alvarez, Walki Cuevas as Alfonso and Santo Silvestre as Umpire #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sugar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sugar tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Sugar (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sugar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sugar worth watching?
- Sugar holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sugar?
- Sugar stars Algenis Perez Soto, Jose Rijo, Walki Cuevas, Santo Silvestre and Michael Gaston.
- When was Sugar released?
- Sugar was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.