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Movie · 2005 · 111 min

The Sun (2005)

Original title: Солнце

6.7/10 · 71 votes
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The Sun is a 2005 movie (Drama and History). The Sun was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov. The Sun runs 111 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 71 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Sun on Kanopy.

Where can I watch The Sun

📍 United States

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry The Sun, and the countries where you can watch it:

Curzon Amazon Channel 2 countries

United Kingdom, Guernsey

Kanopy 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.

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Tags

#world war ii#biography#japanese surrender#1940s#general douglas macarthur#history of japan#japanese emperor#hirohito

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sun?

In United States, you can watch The Sun on Kanopy.

Who stars in The Sun?

The main cast of The Sun includes Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson, Kaori Momoi, Shiro Sano and Dmitriy Podnozov.

Who directed The Sun?

The Sun was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.

When was The Sun released?

The Sun was released on February 17, 2005.

How long is The Sun?

The Sun runs 111 minutes.

Is The Sun worth watching?

The Sun has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 71 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Sun?

If you enjoyed The Sun, try MacArthur, Tora! Tora! Tora!, Flags of Our Fathers and Ike: Countdown to D-Day.

Is The Sun on Curzon Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. The Sun is on Curzon Amazon Channel in: United Kingdom and Guernsey.

Is The Sun on Kanopy?

Yes. In United States, The Sun is available on Kanopy.

How much did The Sun make at the box office?

The Sun grossed $217,379 worldwide.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·