Sunshine on Leith (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Sunshine on Leith is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Dexter Fletcher, running about 100 minutes. “When it happens... there's nothing like it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Davy and Ally have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships. Sunshine on Leith is based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers.
Who’s in it. Sunshine on Leith stars George MacKay as Davy Henshaw, Kevin Guthrie as Ally, Freya Mavor as Liz Henshaw and Antonia Thomas as Yvonne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sunshine on Leith has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunshine on Leith page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunshine on Leith tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunshine on Leith (2013)?
- In GB, Sunshine on Leith is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunshine on Leith worth watching?
- Sunshine on Leith holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunshine on Leith?
- Sunshine on Leith stars George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie, Freya Mavor, Antonia Thomas and Jane Horrocks.