Sugartime (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1995, Sugartime is a drama, crime, romance and tv movie film directed by John N. Smith, running about 111 minutes. “Their affair shook the mob... and shocked the world” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Giancana is a ruthless mob boss from Chicago. During a trip to Las Vegas, he sees a performance by the McGuire Sisters, a popular singing group with a pure image. Sam is attracted to Phyllis and begins aggressively courting her. The two enter into an epic romance, but it brings unwanted attention and tarnishes Phyllis's reputation. For Sam, however, the consequences are far more drastic, landing him in trouble with the law and his fellow mobsters.
Who’s in it. Sugartime stars John Turturro as Sam Giancana, Mary-Louise Parker as Phyllis McGuire, Elias Koteas as Butch Blasi and Maury Chaykin as Tony Accardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sugartime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugartime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sugartime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sugartime (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sugartime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sugartime worth watching?
- Sugartime holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sugartime?
- Sugartime stars John Turturro, Mary-Louise Parker, Elias Koteas, Maury Chaykin and Louis Del Grande.
- When was Sugartime released?
- Sugartime was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.