The Sun Comes Up
“A grand threesome who will win your heart!”
Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.
Where to watch The Sun Comes Up in United States
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Where is The Sun Comes Up streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Sun Comes Up
The Sun Comes Up is a 1949 English-language action, family and drama film directed by Richard Thorpe. The cast is led by Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Sun Comes Up was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 12, 1949. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers
- Margaret Fitts, William Ludwig, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
- Release date
- May 12, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Sun Comes Up cast & crew
The Sun Comes Up was directed by Richard Thorpe and written by Margaret Fitts, William Ludwig, and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
The cast features Jeanette MacDonald as Helen Lorfield Winter, Lloyd Nolan as Thomas I. Chandler, Claude Jarman Jr. as Jerry, Lewis Stone as Arthur Norton, Percy Kilbride as Mr. Willie B. Williegood, and Nicholas Joy as Victor Alvord.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by André Previn, cinematography is by Ray June, and it was produced by Robert Sisk.
Is The Sun Comes Up worth watching?
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, family, and drama, The Sun Comes Up is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sun Comes Up
The Sun Comes Up isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Sun Comes Up
Jeanette MacDonald
Helen Lorfield Winter
Lloyd Nolan
Thomas I. Chandler
Claude Jarman Jr.
Jerry
Lewis Stone
Arthur Norton
Percy Kilbride
Mr. Willie B. Williegood
Nicholas Joy
Victor Alvord
Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Golightly
Hope Landin
Mrs. Pope
Esther Somers
Susan, the maid
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The Sun Comes Up — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sun Comes Up in United States?
The Sun Comes Up 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 The Sun Comes Up in?
The Sun Comes Up is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
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