[1] The film stars Kelly McCormack as Darren, a talented but struggling young singer-songwriter who decides to sign up for a paid dating service to make extra money.

[4] The film follows Darren, a 20-something fledgling musician who signs up for a paid dating service to fund her creative projects.

[4] Morgan won the DGC Award for Best Direction in a Feature Film from the Directors Guild of Canada in October 2021.

[8] Amil Niazi of The Globe and Mail wrote "Sugar Daddy will be gripping viewing for anyone who wonders what it takes to make it - and whether it's all worth it in the end".

[9] Bobby LePire of Film Threat praised the film's "outstanding writing, stylish, dazzling direction, and a breathtaking, radiant performance from Kelly McCormack", adding that "the drama never lets the audience go and proves to be a searing examination of its young protagonist and the society she lives in".