Sugar (2022 film)
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| Directed by | Vic Sarin |
| Written by | Vic Sarin Annelies Kavan Ben Johnstone |
| Produced by | Tina Pehme Kim Roberts |
| Starring | Katherine McNamara Jasmine Sky Sarin Éric Bruneau Alex Timpano |
Production companies | Sepia Film Connect3 Media Kanan Films |
| Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Countries | Canada Mexico |
| Languages | English German |
Sugar is a 2022 American crime drama film directed by Vic Sarin and co-written by Annelies Kavan and Ben Johnstone. Starring Katherine McNamara and Jasmine Sky Sarin.[1][2] The story is loosely inspired by the true story of Cocaine Cowgirls.
Synopsis
The story follows two young influencers who are enticed into a luxurious cruise through Caribbean and South Pacific. The dream vacation they hope for, turns into a nightmare when they get entangled with a drug smuggling operation.
Cast
- Katherine McNamara as Chloe
- Jasmine Sky Sarin as Melanie
- Éric Bruneau as Jules
- Anthony Timpano as Sean
- Armand Assante as Ernie
- Kwami Onwuachi as Carl
- Audrey Rannou as Emma
Production
In November 2021, it was announced that McNamara was cast in the film and that Spencer List was attached to also appear.[3]
Release
The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on November 18, 2022.[4]
References
- ^ Hertz, Barry (November 14, 2022). "Prime Video's 'Cocaine Cowgirls' thriller Sugar is an embarrassing effort to lure Canadian subscribers". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ Warner, Sam (July 4, 2023). "Shadowhunters star's new movie is now available to watch in the UK". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 15, 2021). "'Shadowhunters' & 'Arrow' Star Katherine McNamara Set For Canada-Mexico Co-Pro 'Sugar'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ Brownstein, Bill (November 16, 2022). "Brownstein: Sugar tells bitter tale of Quebec's 'Cocaine Cowgirls'". The Gazette (Montreal). Retrieved August 18, 2025.
The film Sugar, which starts streaming Friday on Prime Video, is being called a fictionalized drama, about a couple of Montreal party girls-turned-drug mules who meet with less than sugary results after embarking on an ocean cruise and hooking up with some unsavoury sorts.
External links
- Sugar at IMDb
- Sugar at Rotten Tomatoes