The Sun Is Also a Star (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, The Sun Is Also a Star is a drama and romance film directed by Ry Russo-Young, running about 100 minutes. “Love is a universe all of its own” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young New Yorkers begin to fall in love over the course of a single day, as a series of potentially life-altering meetings loom over their heads - hers concerning her family’s deportation to Jamaica, and his concerning an education at Dartmouth.
Who’s in it. The Sun Is Also a Star stars Yara Shahidi as Natasha Kingsley, Charles Melton as Daniel Jae Ho Bae, Hill Harper as Lester Barnes and Gbenga Akinnagbe as Samuel Kingsley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Sun Is Also a Star has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
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 The Sun Is Also a Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sun Is Also a Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sun Is Also a Star (2019)?
- In US, The Sun Is Also a Star 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 The Sun Is Also a Star worth watching?
- The Sun Is Also a Star holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sun Is Also a Star?
- The Sun Is Also a Star stars Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, Hill Harper, Gbenga Akinnagbe and Jake Choi.
- When was The Sun Is Also a Star released?
- The Sun Is Also a Star was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.