The Sugar Factory (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1999, The Sugar Factory is a notable film directed by Robert Carter, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. With his distinctive voice and unusual view of life, Harris takes us through his story: a harrowing journey of humour, grief, resolution and redemption. Harris, as a child of five, sits underneath his house amongst the cobwebs making 'sugar' by pounding sandstone rocks into fine grains and wrapping them into bags. Harris at 17 falls in love with Helen and when a tragic accident leads to a breakdown he ends up at 'The Cottage'... Thrust up against the lives of other innocent victims, Harris begins to make sense of his own guilt, grief and the secret of his past.
Who’s in it. The Sugar Factory stars Matt Day as Harris Berne, Rhondda Findleton as Helen MacMillan, Anthony Hayes as Marlo and John Waters as Sam Lejeune, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Sugar Factory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sugar Factory page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sugar Factory (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sugar Factory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sugar Factory worth watching?
- The Sugar Factory holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sugar Factory?
- The Sugar Factory stars Matt Day, Rhondda Findleton, Anthony Hayes, John Waters and Niki Owen.
- When was The Sugar Factory released?
- The Sugar Factory was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.