When the Sun Rises (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, When the Sun Rises is a drama film directed by Mehmet Kilic, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of 146 Azerbaijani Turks who fled to Turkey to save their lives from Stalin's massacres.
Who’s in it. When the Sun Rises stars Cüneyt Arkın as Yavuz, Oya Aydoğan as Cemile, Baki Tamer as Alpgiray Nuriyes and Turgut Özatay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When the Sun Rises has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Sun Rises page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Sun Rises tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Sun Rises (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Sun Rises change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Sun Rises worth watching?
- When the Sun Rises holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Sun Rises?
- When the Sun Rises stars Cüneyt Arkın, Oya Aydoğan, Baki Tamer, Turgut Özatay and Ertem Ucgozen.
- When was When the Sun Rises released?
- When the Sun Rises was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.