Brown Sugar(2002)
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Brown Sugar Synopsis
Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.
Brown Sugar (2002) is a romance and comedy film directed by Rick Famuyiwa, released on October 5, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Sanaa Lathan, Taye Diggs, Yasiin Bey and Nicole Ari Parker. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Famuyiwa
- Writers:
- Michael Elliot, Rick Famuyiwa, Michael Elliot
- Producers:
- Peter Heller
- Cinematographer:
- Enrique Chediak
- Composer:
- Robert Hurst
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Evergreen Productions, Heller Highwater Productions, Magic Johnson Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $27,362,712
- Status:
- Released
Brown Sugar (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Brown Sugar before you stream it.
Brown Sugar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sanaa Lathan
as Sidney 'Sid' Shaw
Taye Diggs
as Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis
Yasiin Bey
as Chris Anton 'Cav' Vichon
Nicole Ari Parker
as Reese Marie Wiggam Ellis
Boris Kodjoe
as Kelby Dawson
Queen Latifah
as Francine
Wendell Pierce
as Simon
Erik Weiner
as Ren
- Reggi Wyns
Reggi Wyns
as Ten
- Melissa Martínez
Melissa Martínez
as Meghan
- Aaliyyah Hill
Aaliyyah Hill
as Young Sidney
Marc John Jefferies
as Young Dre
Key crew
Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, written by Michael Elliot, Rick Famuyiwa and Michael Elliot, produced by Peter Heller.
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Brown Sugar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 130 ratings.
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Brown Sugar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brown Sugar online?
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Brown Sugar (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Brown Sugar?
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The main cast of Brown Sugar (2002) includes Sanaa Lathan, Taye Diggs, Yasiin Bey, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe. The film was directed by Rick Famuyiwa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brown Sugar released?
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Brown Sugar was released on October 5, 2002 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Brown Sugar worth watching?
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Brown Sugar (2002) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brown Sugar?
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Yes. The official Brown Sugar trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.