The Sunlit Night (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2020, The Sunlit Night is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Wnendt, running about 82 minutes. “Find your height at the top of the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring painter meets eccentric locals and a fellow New Yorker while working on a barn in Norway.
Who’s in it. The Sunlit Night stars Jenny Slate as Frances, Alex Sharp as Yasha, Zach Galifianakis as Haldor and Gillian Anderson as Olyana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Sunlit Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sunlit Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sunlit Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sunlit Night (2020)?
- In US, The Sunlit Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sunlit Night worth watching?
- The Sunlit Night holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sunlit Night?
- The Sunlit Night stars Jenny Slate, Alex Sharp, Zach Galifianakis, Gillian Anderson and Fridtjov Såheim.
- When was The Sunlit Night released?
- The Sunlit Night was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.