Riding With Sugar (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2020, Riding With Sugar is a drama film directed by Sunu Gonera, running about 107 minutes. “Who Are You?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joshua, lives in an informal settlement with his grandmother and father, a well-educated black man and single parent who was forced to flee his home as a result of Zimbabwean politics. Once a scholarship student with a great future, Joshua dreams of winning a BMX cycling championship as a means to finding a better life than the spaza shop which his father owns, can provide. But, even this dream is shattered when he narrowly survives a vicious xenophobic attack during which his father and grandmother lose their lives.
Who’s in it. Riding With Sugar stars Charles Mnene as Joshua, Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Mambo, Simona Brown as Olivia and Hlayani Junior Mabasa as Rusty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Riding With Sugar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding With Sugar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding With Sugar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riding With Sugar (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riding With Sugar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Riding With Sugar worth watching?
- Riding With Sugar holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Riding With Sugar?
- Riding With Sugar stars Charles Mnene, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Simona Brown, Hlayani Junior Mabasa and Paballo Koza.
- When was Riding With Sugar released?
- Riding With Sugar was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.