Sugar Hill (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1994, Sugar Hill is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Leon Ichaso, running about 123 minutes. “He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.

Who’s in it. Sugar Hill stars Wesley Snipes as Romello Skuggs, Michael Wright as Raynathan Skuggs, Theresa Randle as Mellisa and Donald Faison as Kymie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Sugar Hill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugar Hill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sugar Hill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sugar Hill (1994)?
In US, Sugar Hill is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sugar Hill worth watching?
Sugar Hill holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sugar Hill?
Sugar Hill stars Wesley Snipes, Michael Wright, Theresa Randle, Donald Faison and O.L. Duke.
When was Sugar Hill released?
Sugar Hill was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.