Searching for Sugar Man
"Great Art Always Survives"
Originally released in 2012. Searching for Sugar Man is a music/documentary film. directed by Malik Bendjelloul. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, and Regan Rodriguez
Synopsis
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (994 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.7M
3.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Sweden
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,696,196
Production Companies
- Passion Pictures
- Red Box Films
- Canfield Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Searching for Sugar Man about?
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
Who directed Searching for Sugar Man?
Searching for Sugar Man was directed by Malik Bendjelloul.
How long is Searching for Sugar Man?
Searching for Sugar Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Searching for Sugar Man released?
Searching for Sugar Man was released on June 30, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Searching for Sugar Man?
The main cast of Searching for Sugar Man includes Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Mike Theodore.
Is Searching for Sugar Man worth watching?
Searching for Sugar Man has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 994 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.