How long is Searching for Sugar Man?

Searching for Sugar Man is 1 h 25 min long (85 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Searching for Sugar Man rated?

Searching for Sugar Man is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Searching for Sugar Man (2012) runs 1 h 25 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.9 from 1,083 TMDB members. Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.

Runtime: 1 h 25 min — ends 9:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Music, Documentary
Released: June 30, 2012
TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10 from 1,083 votes
Director: Malik Bendjelloul
Starring: Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Music and Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hulu (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Searching for Sugar Man?: Searching for Sugar Man is 1 h 25 min long (85 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Searching for Sugar Man rated?: Searching for Sugar Man is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Searching for Sugar Man a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Searching for Sugar Man?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hulu (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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