Sugarbaby (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 5.4

Sugarbaby poster

Released in 1985, Sugarbaby is a comedy and drama film directed by Percy Adlon, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. In a large city lives a lonesome, 38-year old woman. Without friends, she has indulged in food and candy too much and has become a bit overweight. In short, she is disappointed of her life. One day she sees a young and handsome subway driver and instantly falls in love with him. In a very short time, she finds out all about him and eventually makes contact with him.

Who’s in it. Sugarbaby stars Marianne Sägebrecht as Marianne, Eisi Gulp as Huber, Toni Berger as Mortician and Manuela Denz as Mrs.Huber, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Sugarbaby has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugarbaby page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sugarbaby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sugarbaby (1985)?
In US, Sugarbaby is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sugarbaby worth watching?
Sugarbaby holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sugarbaby?
Sugarbaby stars Marianne Sägebrecht, Eisi Gulp, Toni Berger, Manuela Denz and Christiane Blumhoff.
When was Sugarbaby released?
Sugarbaby was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.