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Sugar Town (1999): Ratings & Box Office

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Sugar Town is a 1999 music comedy directed by Allison Anders and Kurt Voss. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $178,095 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2000. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
worldwide gross
$178.1K
award nominations
2
Metascore
62
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Sugar Town (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Directors
Allison Anders and Kurt Voss
Genres
Comedy , Music
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sugar Town About?

The premise of Sugar Town without spoilers.

This offbeat comedy follows Gwen as she attempts to make her mark in the competitive Los Angeles indie rock scene. The film humorously portrays her experiences in the world of music production, exploring the challenges and eccentric personalities she encounters. Amidst the pursuit of stardom, Gwen also finds herself navigating unexpected romantic entanglements, all set to an energetic and vibrant soundtrack.

Sugar Town Themes & Keywords

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  • rock music
  • obsessed fan
  • pregnancy
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  • greed
  • self defense
  • self confidence
  • adultery
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  • los angeles california
  • fetish
  • drug rehabilitation
  • nightclub
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Sugar Town

Directed by Allison Anders and Kurt Voss.

From the directors

More from Allison Anders and Kurt Voss

More films directed by Allison Anders and Kurt Voss, best-rated first: Gas Food Lodging, Down and Out with the Dolls, Beaches and Ring of Fire.

Ratings

Sugar Town Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sugar Town 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Box office

Sugar Town Box Office

Sugar Town grossed $178,095 worldwide.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$178.1K

US & Canada
$178.1K
Awards

Sugar Town Awards & Nominations

Sugar Town earned 2 award nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2000.

2 nominations1 ceremony

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FAQ

Sugar Town FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sugar Town, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sugar Town?

Sugar Town runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Sugar Town released?

Sugar Town was released on September 17, 1999.

Who directed Sugar Town?

Sugar Town was directed by Allison Anders and Kurt Voss.

More films by Allison Anders

How much did Sugar Town make at the box office?

Sugar Town grossed $178,095 worldwide.

How is Sugar Town rated?

Sugar Town has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Was Sugar Town nominated for any awards?

Sugar Town received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Sugar Town have a post-credit scene?

No. Sugar Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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