Searching for Sugar Man
2012, English. Directed by Malik Bendjelloul.
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Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Searching for Sugar Man is streaming on Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 30 June 2012
- Country
- Sweden, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Malik Bendjelloul, Stephen Segerman, Craig Bartholomew Strydom
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $3.7M
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What Searching for Sugar Man is based on
Searching for Sugar Man is based on a true story.
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Searching for Sugar Man: quick answers
Is Searching for Sugar Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,087 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Searching for Sugar Man?
Searching for Sugar Man runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Searching for Sugar Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Searching for Sugar Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Searching for Sugar Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Searching for Sugar Man is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Searching for Sugar Man on?
Searching for Sugar Man is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Searching for Sugar Man?
If you liked Searching for Sugar Man, try Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown, Supersonic, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy.
Who directed Searching for Sugar Man?
Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was directed by Malik Bendjelloul and stars Stephen Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore.
What is Searching for Sugar Man based on?
Searching for Sugar Man is based on a true story.