Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,007 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Music, Documentary
Released: 2012-06-30
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch Searching for Sugar Man
- Stream: Hulu
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
Searching for Sugar Man parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 documentary explores a musician's mysterious disappearance against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Stephen Segerman as Self
- Rodriguez as Self
- Regan Rodriguez as Self
- Eva Rodriguez as Self
- Mike Theodore as Self
- Dennis Coffey as Self
- Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy as Self
- Clarence Avant as Self
- Steve Rowland as Self
- Malik Bendjelloul as Self (uncredited)
Searching for Sugar Man FAQ
Is Searching for Sugar Man good?
Searching for Sugar Man has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,007 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Searching for Sugar Man?
In the US you can stream Searching for Sugar Man on Hulu, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Searching for Sugar Man OK for kids?
Searching for Sugar Man is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 documentary explores a musician's mysterious disappearance against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa.
What movies are like Searching for Sugar Man?
If you liked Searching for Sugar Man, try Supersonic, The Greatest Night in Pop, Moonage Daydream and Office Romance.