Sugar (2008)
Sugar is a 2008 drama movie directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Algenis Perez Soto, Jose Rijo and Walki Cuevas.
Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
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What is Sugar about?
Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
When was Sugar released?
Sugar was released on 3 April 2008.
How long is Sugar?
Sugar runs 1h 54m.
Who made Sugar?
Sugar was directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
Where can I watch Sugar?
Sugar is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Sugar
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Rent: Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Algenis Perez Soto as Miguel
- Jose Rijo as Alvarez
- Walki Cuevas as Alfonso
- Santo Silvestre as Umpire #1
- Emmanuel Nanita Carvajal as Reyes
- Cesar Emilio Minaya C. as Pedro
- Joendy Pena Brown as Marcos
- Kelvin Leonardo Garcia as Salvador
- Marcos Rosa as Sanchez
- Karl Bury as Rudy
- Zaida Alexandra Hernandez as Erica
- Lilin Soto Gonzales as Abuela