Sunflower (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1970, Sunflower is a drama and war film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of World War II, Giovanna, a war bride living near Milan refuses to accept that her husband, Antonio, missing on the Russian front, is dead. There's a flashback to their brief courtship near her hometown of Naples, his 12-day leave to marry her, ruses to keep from deployment, and the ultimate farewell. Some years after the war, still with no word from Antonio, Giovanna goes to Russia to find him, starting in the town near the winter battle when he disappeared. Armed with his photograph, what will she find?
Who’s in it. Sunflower stars Sophia Loren as Giovanna, Marcello Mastroianni as Antonio, Ludmila Savelyeva as Mascia and Galina Andreyeva as Valentina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Sunflower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunflower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunflower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunflower (1970)?
- In US, Sunflower is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunflower worth watching?
- Sunflower holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sunflower?
- Sunflower stars Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Ludmila Savelyeva, Galina Andreyeva and Anna Carena.
- When was Sunflower released?
- Sunflower was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.