Oh, Sun (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1973, Oh, Sun is a drama film directed by Med Hondo, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The film Soleil Ô, shot over four years with a very low budget, tells the story of a black immigrant who makes his way to Paris in search of “his Gaul ancestors”. This manifesto denounces a new form of slavery: The immigrants desperately seek work, a place to live, but find themselves face to face with indifference, rejection, humiliation…until the final call for uprising. “Soleil Ô” is the title of a West Indian song that tells of the pain of the black people from Dahomey (now Benin) who were taken to the Caribbean as slaves.
Who’s in it. Oh, Sun stars Celeste Barber as Liv, Aden Young, Robert Liensol and Theo Legitimus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Oh, Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh, Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh, Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh, Sun (1973)?
- In US, Oh, Sun is available to stream on Criterion Channel, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oh, Sun worth watching?
- Oh, Sun holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh, Sun?
- Oh, Sun stars Celeste Barber, Aden Young, Robert Liensol, Theo Legitimus and Gabriel Glissant.
- When was Oh, Sun released?
- Oh, Sun was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.