Sun Alley (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, Sun Alley is a comedy film directed by Leander Haußmann, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of kids grow up on the short, wrong (east) side of the Sonnenallee in Berlin, right next to one of the few border crossings between East and West reserved for German citizens. The antics of these kids, their families, of the "West German" friends and relatives who come to visit, and of the East German border guards, all serve to illustrate the absurdity of everyday life on the Sonnenallee, and therefore throughout the former East Germany.
Who’s in it. Sun Alley stars Alexander Scheer as Micha, Katharina Thalbach as Mutter, Alexander Beyer as Mario and Teresa Weißbach as Miriam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sun Alley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sun Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sun Alley tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sun Alley (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sun Alley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sun Alley worth watching?
- Sun Alley holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sun Alley?
- Sun Alley stars Alexander Scheer, Katharina Thalbach, Alexander Beyer, Teresa Weißbach and Henry Hübchen.
- When was Sun Alley released?
- Sun Alley was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.