Sugar 2008
“For Miguel "Sugar" Santos, his curveball was his ticket out.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Director
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Networks
- Serie 23 Productions, Gowanus Projections, HBO Films
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
What is Sugar?
Sugar is a 2008 sports drama film written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The film follows the story of 19-year-old Miguel Santos, also known as Sugar, played by actor Algenis Perez Soto.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 3, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Dominican Republic, United States of America
- Studios
- Serie 23 Productions, Gowanus Projections, HBO Films
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 79 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~114 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Serie 23 Productions, Gowanus Projections, HBO Films
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Overview
Sugar is a 2008 sports drama film written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The film follows the story of 19-year-old Miguel Santos, also known as Sugar, played by actor Algenis Perez Soto. Miguel is a Dominican pitcher from San Pedro de Macorís who dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team to pull himself and his family out of poverty, with his curveball serving as his ticket out. His talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa. However, upon arriving in the United States, culture shock, racism, and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-four minutes and was released in the United States on April 3, 2008.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch Sugar online?
Sugar is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is Sugar worth watching?
Sugar holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 79 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Sugar and when was it released?
Sugar is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.
Who directed Sugar?
Sugar was directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck.
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