Sugar(2004)
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Sugar Synopsis
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.
Sugar (2004) is a drama and romance film directed by John Palmer, released on May 22, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Brendan Fehr, Andre Noble, Haylee Wanstall and Maury Chaykin. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- John Palmer
- Writers:
- Todd Klinck, Jaie Laplante, Bruce LaBruce
- Producers:
- John Buchan, Damion Nurse
- Cinematographer:
- John Westheuser
- Composer:
- Ravi Persaud
- Production:
- thinkfilm
- Budget:
- $375,581
- Status:
- Released
Sugar (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sugar before you stream it.
Sugar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brendan Fehr
as Butch
Andre Noble
as Cliff
Haylee Wanstall
as Cookie
Maury Chaykin
as Stanley
Michael Riley
as The Man
Marnie McPhail
as Madge
Sarah Polley
as Pregnant Girl
Dorothy Gordon
as Ancient Waitress
Jeffrey Parazzo
as Flex
- Alastair Moir
Alastair Moir
as Lil' Bro
Michael Barry
as Shayne
Balázs Koós
as Shade
Key crew
Directed by John Palmer, written by Todd Klinck, Jaie Laplante and Bruce LaBruce, produced by John Buchan and Damion Nurse.
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Sugar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 29 ratings.
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Sugar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sugar online?
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Sugar (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sugar?
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The main cast of Sugar (2004) includes Brendan Fehr, Andre Noble, Haylee Wanstall, Maury Chaykin and Michael Riley. The film was directed by John Palmer. 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 May 22, 2004 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Sugar worth watching?
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Sugar (2004) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance 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.