Sunflower
“A woman born for love. A man born to love her. A timeless moment in a world gone mad.”
After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his photo, determined to find him. What will she discover?
Where to watch Sunflower in United States
Kino Film Collection
Kanopy
Hoopla
Mometu
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Sunflower there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Sunflower streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Orange VOD |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD | — |
About Sunflower
Sunflower is a 1970 Italian-language drama and war film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The cast is led by Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Ludmila Savelyeva. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Sunflower was produced by C. C. Champion, Les Films Concordia, and AVCO Embassy Pictures and made in Italy and Soviet Union. It was released on March 14, 1970, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers
- Tonino Guerra, Cesare Zavattini, Giorgi Mdivani
- Release date
- March 14, 1970
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Soviet Union
- Production
- C. C. Champion, Les Films Concordia, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Sunflower cast & crew
Sunflower was directed by Vittorio De Sica and written by Tonino Guerra, Cesare Zavattini, and Giorgi Mdivani.
The cast features Sophia Loren as Giovanna, Marcello Mastroianni as Antonio, Ludmila Savelyeva as Mascia, Galina Andreeva as Valentina, Anna Carena as Madre Antonio, and Germano Longo as Ettore.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Giuseppe Rotunno, and it was produced by Carlo Ponti and Arthur Cohn.
Is Sunflower worth watching?
Sunflower holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 177 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Sunflower is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sunflower
In United States, you can stream Sunflower on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Mometu, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sunflower
Sophia Loren
Giovanna
Marcello Mastroianni
Antonio
Ludmila Savelyeva
Mascia
Galina Andreeva
Valentina
Anna Carena
Madre Antonio
Germano Longo
Ettore
Glauco Onorato
Il reduce
Silvano Tranquilli
L'operaio italiano
Marisa Traversi
Donna stazione
Gunārs Cilinskis
Funzionario russo
Giorgio Basso
Gianni Bortolotto
Italian official
Sunflower — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sunflower in United States?
Sunflower is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu in United States.
▸Is Sunflower on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — Sunflower is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is Sunflower in?
Sunflower is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sunflower?
Sunflower runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Sunflower rated?
Sunflower is rated G. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 177 ratings.
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