Searching for Sugar Man (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2012, Searching for Sugar Man is a music and documentary film directed by Malik Bendjelloul, running about 85 minutes. “Great Art Always Survives” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez. The film won Best Documentary at the 85th Academy Awards.
Who’s in it. Searching for Sugar Man stars Stephen Segerman as Self, Rodriguez as Self, Regan Rodriguez as Self and Eva Rodriguez as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Searching for Sugar Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Searching for Sugar Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searching for Sugar Man tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searching for Sugar Man (2012)?
- In US, Searching for Sugar Man is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Searching for Sugar Man worth watching?
- Searching for Sugar Man holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Searching for Sugar Man?
- Searching for Sugar Man stars Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez and Mike Theodore.
- When was Searching for Sugar Man released?
- Searching for Sugar Man was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.