Sunshine on Leith
“When it happens... there's nothing like it!”
Davy and Ally have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships. Sunshine on Leith is based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Runtime | Rakuten TV |
| Japan | Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sunshine on Leith
Sunshine on Leith is a 2013 English-language music, comedy and drama film directed by Dexter Fletcher. The cast is led by George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings.
Sunshine on Leith was produced by DNA Films, BFI, and Creative Scotland and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 3, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Dexter Fletcher
- Writers
- Stephen Greenhorn
- Release date
- October 3, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- DNA Films, BFI, Creative Scotland
Sunshine on Leith cast & crew
Sunshine on Leith was directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Stephen Greenhorn.
The cast features George MacKay as Davy Henshaw, Kevin Guthrie as Ally, Paul Brannigan as Ronnie, Jane Horrocks as Jean Henshaw, Peter Mullan as Robert 'Rab' Henshaw, and Freya Mavor as Liz Henshaw.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Englishby, cinematography is by George Richmond, and it was produced by Kieran Parker and Arabella Page Croft.
Is Sunshine on Leith worth watching?
Sunshine on Leith holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 134 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, comedy, and drama, Sunshine on Leith is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Sunshine on Leith
George MacKay
Davy Henshaw
Kevin Guthrie
Ally
Paul Brannigan
Ronnie
Jane Horrocks
Jean Henshaw
Peter Mullan
Robert 'Rab' Henshaw
Freya Mavor
Liz Henshaw
Antonia Thomas
Yvonne
Jason Flemyng
Harry Harper
Sara Vickers
Eilidh
Paul McCole
Ewan
Elaine MacKenzie Ellis
Morag
Gayle Telfer Stevens
Francine
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▸What language is Sunshine on Leith in?
Sunshine on Leith is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sunshine on Leith?
Sunshine on Leith runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Sunshine on Leith rated?
Sunshine on Leith is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 134 ratings.
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