Searching for Sugar Man
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Synopsis
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Searching For Sugar Man | Official Trailer HD (2012)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-19
Top Cast
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Stephen Segerman
Self
Rodriguez
Self
Regan Rodriguez
Self
Eva Rodriguez
Self
Mike Theodore
Self
Dennis Coffey
Self
Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy
Self
Clarence Avant
Self
Steve Rowland
Self
Malik Bendjelloul
Self (uncredited)
Dan DiMaggio
Self
Jerome Ferretti
Self
Willem Möller
Self
Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Self
Ilse Assmann
Self
Steve M. Harris
Self
Robbie Mann
Self
Rick Emmerson
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Biografilm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 28, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.7x
+$2.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malik Bendjelloul
- Screenplay & Story
- Malik Bendjelloul, Stephen Segerman, Craig Bartholomew Strydom
- Original Title
- Searching for Sugar Man
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Passion Pictures, Red Box Films, Canfield Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malik Bendjelloul
Malik Bendjelloul, Stephen Segerman, Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Camilla Skagerström
Malik Bendjelloul
Simon Chinn, Malik Bendjelloul, Hjalmar Palmgren, Sheryl Crown, Maggie Monteith
Department Leadership Roster
Malik Bendjelloul
Director
Simon Chinn
Producer
Malik Bendjelloul
Writer
Camilla Skagerström
Director of Photography
Malik Bendjelloul
Editor
Malik Bendjelloul
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Searching for Sugar Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Searching for Sugar Man?
The principal cast of Searching for Sugar Man includes Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Mike Theodore.
When was Searching for Sugar Man released and how long is it?
Searching for Sugar Man was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Searching for Sugar Man?
Searching for Sugar Man had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $3.7M at the worldwide box office (3.7 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Searching for Sugar Man?
Searching for Sugar Man holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).