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Brown Sugar

6.620021h 49mPG-13MovieRomanceComedy

Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic…

DirectorRick Famuyiwa

WritersMichael Elliot·Rick Famuyiwa

ProducersPeter Heller·Magic Johnson

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rick Famuyiwa

Sanaa Lathan

Sidney 'Sid' Shaw

Taye Diggs

Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis

Yasiin Bey

Chris Anton 'Cav' Vichon

Nicole Ari Parker

Reese Marie Wiggam Ellis

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Brown Sugar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brown Sugar?

Brown Sugar isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Brown Sugar on Netflix?

No, Brown Sugar is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Brown Sugar on Amazon Prime Video?

Brown Sugar isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Brown Sugar for free?

Brown Sugar isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.