

Sunshine State
“Greetings from...”
A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.
Where to watch Sunshine State in United States
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Where is Sunshine State streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Sunshine State
Sunshine State is a 2002 English-language drama film directed by John Sayles. The cast is led by Jane Alexander, Mary Alice, Angela Bassett. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sunshine State was produced by Anarchist's Convention Films and made in United States of America. It was released on June 21, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Sayles
- Writers
- John Sayles
- Release date
- June 21, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Anarchist's Convention Films
Sunshine State cast & crew
Sunshine State was directed by John Sayles and written by John Sayles.
The cast features Jane Alexander as Delia Temple, Mary Alice as Eunice Stokes, Angela Bassett as Desiree Perry, Gordon Clapp as Earl Pinkney, Bill Cobbs as Dr. Elton Lloyd, and Edie Falco as Marly Temple.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mason Daring, cinematography is by Patrick Cady, and it was produced by Maggie Renzi.
Is Sunshine State worth watching?
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Sunshine State is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sunshine State
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Cast of Sunshine State

Jane Alexander
Delia Temple

Mary Alice
Eunice Stokes

Angela Bassett
Desiree Perry

Gordon Clapp
Earl Pinkney

Bill Cobbs
Dr. Elton Lloyd

Edie Falco
Marly Temple

Miguel Ferrer
Lester

Timothy Hutton
Jack Meadows

Alan King
Murray Silver

James McDaniel
Reggie Perry

Mary Steenburgen
Francine Pinkney

Ralph Waite
Furman Temple
Sunshine State — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sunshine State in United States?
Sunshine State is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sunshine State in?
Sunshine State is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sunshine State?
Sunshine State runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is Sunshine State rated?
Sunshine State is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 43 ratings.











