Sugar (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2004, Sugar is a drama and romance film directed by John Palmer, running about 78 minutes. “Everyone has a fix.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cliff receives an unusual 18th birthday gift from his younger sister — marijuana, alcohol, a subway token and the mission to lose his virginity. This results in Cliff meeting a young street hustler named Butch. At first, as Butch introduces Cliff to gay street life in Toronto, Cliff is excited by his new relationship. But as the two grow closer, he finds that Butch has problems, including drug addiction, that are cause for serious concern.
Who’s in it. Sugar stars Brendan Fehr as Butch, Andre Noble as Cliff, Marnie McPhail as Madge and Haylee Wanstall as Cookie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sugar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sugar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sugar (2004)?
- In GB, Sugar is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sugar worth watching?
- Sugar holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sugar?
- Sugar stars Brendan Fehr, Andre Noble, Marnie McPhail, Haylee Wanstall and Dorothy Gordon.
- When was Sugar released?
- Sugar was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.