Sugar(2008)
For Miguel "Sugar" Santos, his curveball was his ticket out.
Sugar Synopsis
Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
Sugar (2008) is a drama film directed by Anna Boden, released on April 3, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Algenis Perez Soto, Jose Rijo, Walki Cuevas and Santo Silvestre. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Anna Boden
- Writers:
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Producers:
- Paul S. Mezey, Jeremy Kipp Walker, Jamie Patricof
- Cinematographer:
- Andrij Parekh
- Composer:
- Michael Brook
- Production:
- Serie 23 Productions, Gowanus Projections, HBO Films
- Status:
- Released
Sugar (2008) Trailer
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Sugar Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sugar.
Sugar Trailer
Trailer
Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden on "Sugar"
Featurette
Sugar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Algenis Perez Soto
as Miguel
- Jose Rijo
Jose Rijo
as Alvarez
- Walki Cuevas
Walki Cuevas
as Alfonso
- Santo Silvestre
Santo Silvestre
as Umpire #1
- Emmanuel Nanita Carvajal
Emmanuel Nanita Carvajal
as Reyes
- Cesar Emilio Minaya C.
Cesar Emilio Minaya C.
as Pedro
- Joendy Pena Brown
Joendy Pena Brown
as Marcos
- Kelvin Leonardo Garcia
Kelvin Leonardo Garcia
as Salvador
- Marcos Rosa
Marcos Rosa
as Sanchez
Karl Bury
as Rudy
- Zaida Alexandra Hernandez
Zaida Alexandra Hernandez
as Erica
- Lilin Soto Gonzales
Lilin Soto Gonzales
as Abuela
Key crew
Directed by Anna Boden, written by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, produced by Paul S. Mezey, Jeremy Kipp Walker and Jamie Patricof.
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Sugar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 79 ratings.
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Sugar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sugar online?
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Sugar (2008) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sugar?
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The main cast of Sugar (2008) includes Algenis Perez Soto, Jose Rijo, Walki Cuevas, Santo Silvestre and Emmanuel Nanita Carvajal. The film was directed by Anna Boden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sugar released?
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Sugar was released on April 3, 2008 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Sugar worth watching?
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Sugar (2008) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sugar?
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Yes. The official Sugar trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.