The Sun Never Sets (2026)
English drama film directed by Joe Swanberg
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m 102 min
- Released
- 28 August 2026
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Sun Never Sets has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 28 August 2026. It is directed by Joe Swanberg and stars Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson and Cory Michael Smith.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Joe Swanberg
- Cast
- Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, Karley Sciortino
- Cinematography
- Eon Mora
- Editing
- Joe Swanberg
- Written by
- Joe Swanberg
- Produced by
- Joe Swanberg
- Production
- The Alaska Project
- Distribution
- Independent Film Company
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $282,578
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 28 August 2026
- First shown
- 13 March 2026 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
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 The Sun Never Sets?
The Sun Never Sets has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes, or 102 min.
When did The Sun Never Sets release?
The Sun Never Sets released on 28 August 2026.
Who directed The Sun Never Sets?
The Sun Never Sets is directed by Joe Swanberg.
Who is in the cast of The Sun Never Sets?
The cast of The Sun Never Sets includes Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle and Lamorne Morris.
How much did The Sun Never Sets earn at the box office?
The Sun Never Sets grossed $282,578.
What is The Sun Never Sets rated in the US?
The Sun Never Sets is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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