Release Date
October 11, 2002
Director
Rick Famuyiwa
Writer
Rick Famuyiwa, Michael Elliot
Cast
Ralph E. Tresvant, Nicole Ari Parker, Mos Def, Dante Beze, Method Man, Queen Latifah, Boris Kodjoe, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan
Studio
Running Time
108 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language
An A&R executive and a magazine editor who have known each other since they were children begin to romance, despite both of them having other relationships.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
The track record for African-American romance comedies in the last couple of years has been impeccable. Just look at the long list of successes, such as "The Wood," "The Best Man," "The Brothers" and "Love and Basketball," many of which contain the same young, rising actors. Unfortunately, even though the latest black romance comedy stars Taye Diggs ("The Best Man") and Sanaa Lathan ("Love and Basketball"), "Brown Sugar" does not live up to expectations. Full movie review »
