The Sun Is Also a Star
“Love is a universe all of its own.”
Two young New Yorkers begin to fall in love over the course of a single day, as a series of potentially life-altering meetings loom over their heads - hers concerning her family’s deportation to Jamaica, and his concerning an education at Dartmouth.
Where to watch The Sun Is Also a Star in United States
Can I watch The Sun Is Also a Star in United States? The Sun Is Also a Star isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Sun Is Also a Star
The Sun Is Also a Star is a 2019 English-language romance and drama film directed by Ry Russo-Young. The cast is led by Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, Hill Harper. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Sun Is Also a Star was produced by Alloy Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 16, 2019, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ry Russo-Young
- Writers
- Tracy Oliver
- Release date
- May 16, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Alloy Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Sun Is Also a Star cast & crew
The Sun Is Also a Star was directed by Ry Russo-Young and written by Tracy Oliver.
The cast features Yara Shahidi as Natasha Kingsley, Charles Melton as Daniel Jae Ho Bae, Hill Harper as Lester Barnes, Gbenga Akinnagbe as Samuel Kingsley, Jake Choi as Charlie Bae, and John Leguizamo as Jeremy Martinez.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herdís Stefánsdóttir, cinematography is by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and it was produced by Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton.
Is The Sun Is Also a Star worth watching?
The Sun Is Also a Star holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 638 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, The Sun Is Also a Star is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sun Is Also a Star
The Sun Is Also a Star 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 Is Also a Star
Yara Shahidi
Natasha Kingsley
Charles Melton
Daniel Jae Ho Bae
Hill Harper
Lester Barnes
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Samuel Kingsley
Jake Choi
Charlie Bae
John Leguizamo
Jeremy Martinez
Anais Lee
Young Natasha
Miriam A. Hyman
Patricia Kingsley
Jordan Williams
Peter Kingsley
Keong Sim
Dae Hyun Bae
Cathy Shim
Min Soo Bae
Shamika Cotton
Hannah
The Sun Is Also a Star — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sun Is Also a Star in United States?
The Sun Is Also a Star 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 Is Also a Star in?
The Sun Is Also a Star is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Sun Is Also a Star rated?
The Sun Is Also a Star is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 638 ratings.
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