---
title: "Sugar and Stars"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sugar-and-stars-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 975762
imdb_id: "tt19815386"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 90
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sugar and Stars (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sugar-and-stars-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sugar and Stars is a 2023 drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes that follows Yazid, a young pastry chef raised in foster and group homes who dedicates himself to his craft. Driven by a lifelong passion, he works with top chefs and earns a shot at the Pastry World Cup in pursuit of self-made glory.

The film focuses on perseverance and culinary ambition, offering an inspiring look at overcoming a challenging background to succeed at the highest levels of pastry arts. It maintains the tone and pacing typical of a biographical drama centered on personal dedication and professional achievement.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Raised in foster care, a young chef dedicates himself to pastry to achieve self-made glory."

### Why Watch
- Follows a determined young pastry chef pursuing a lifelong passion.
- Showcases a journey of working with top chefs to achieve self-made glory.
- Features a narrative centered on earning a shot at the Pastry World Cup.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking genres outside of drama may want to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: This 2023 drama runs for one hour and fifty minutes and is recommended for ages 10 and up.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #pastry-making, #foster-care-background, #culinary-ambition, #world-cup-competition, #inspiring-drama, #determination, #craft-dedication

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | France Channel Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Eventive |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sébastien Tulard
- **Networks / Studios**: De l'autre côté du périph'

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Riadh Belaïche** as *Yazid Ichemrahen*
- **Loubna Abidar** as *Samia*
- **Patrick d'Assumçao** as *Pascal*
- **Christine Citti** as *Simone*
- **Alioune Sané** as *Un parent d'élève*
- **Frédéric Fix**
- **Pascal Légitimus** as *Bouchard*
- **Dicosh** as *Manu*
- **Estéban** as *Julien*
- **Marwan Amesker** as *Yazid Ichemrahen (8 ans)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Sugar and Stars?
The film is available for streaming on Netflix.

### Q: Is Sugar and Stars worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers who appreciate inspiring dramas about culinary dedication and overcoming foster care adversity to reach the Pastry World Cup.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
Sugar and Stars is a feature-length movie rather than a series, so there are no episodic viewings required.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sugar and Stars — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/975762)
- [Sugar and Stars (2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19815386/fullcredits/)
- [Sugar and Stars (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/975762-a-la-belle-etoile)
- [Cast: Movie - Sugar and Stars - 2023 - موقع السينما](https://elcinema.com/en/work/2079368/cast)

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