Açúcar (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, Açúcar is a drama and mystery film directed by Renata Pinheiro, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Bethânia returns to her land, where the family’s old sugar mill was built, the Wanderley Mill. Between photographs, fantastic creatures, bills to pay and workers claiming their rights to the land, Bethânia faces herself in a present where both the past and the future look menacing.
Who’s in it. Açúcar stars Maeve Jinkings as Maria Bethânia, Dandara de Morais as Alessandra, Magali Biff as Branca and Zé Maria.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Açúcar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Açúcar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Açúcar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Açúcar (2017)?
- In GB, Açúcar is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Açúcar worth watching?
- Açúcar holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Açúcar?
- Açúcar stars Maeve Jinkings, Dandara de Morais, Magali Biff and Zé Maria.
- When was Açúcar released?
- Açúcar was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.