Sunshine State (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2002, Sunshine State is a drama film directed by John Sayles, running about 141 minutes. “Greetings from Sunshine State.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.
Who’s in it. Sunshine State stars Bill Cobbs as Dr. Elton Lloyd, Alan King as Murray Silver, Angela Bassett as Desiree Perry and Timothy Hutton as Jack Meadows, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sunshine State has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunshine State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunshine State tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunshine State (2002)?
- In US, Sunshine State is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunshine State worth watching?
- Sunshine State holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunshine State?
- Sunshine State stars Bill Cobbs, Alan King, Angela Bassett, Timothy Hutton and Mary Steenburgen.
- When was Sunshine State released?
- Sunshine State was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.