Sunshine (2007)
English sci-fi film directed by Danny Boyle
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m 108 min
- Released
- 20 July 2007
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Sunshine has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 20 July 2007. It is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans and Rose Byrne.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Cast
- Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis, Troy Garity, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong, Chipo Chung, Mark Strong, Paloma Baeza
- Cinematography
- Alwin H. Küchler
- Editing
- Chris Gill
- Music
- John Murphy
- Written by
- Alex Garland
- Produced by
- Andrew Macdonald
- Production
- DNA Films, Moving Picture Company, Searchlight Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- £26 million
- Box office
- $32.02 million
- Set in
- Sydney
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 July 2007
- First shown
- 6 April 2007 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Sunshine?
Sunshine has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes, or 108 min.
When did Sunshine release?
Sunshine released on 20 July 2007.
Who directed Sunshine?
Sunshine is directed by Danny Boyle.
Who is in the cast of Sunshine?
The cast of Sunshine includes Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis and Troy Garity.
Where can I watch Sunshine online?
Sunshine streams on Netflix.
How much did Sunshine earn at the box office?
Sunshine grossed $32.02 million on a budget of £26 million.
What is Sunshine rated in the US?
Sunshine is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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