Sunshine for the Poor (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, Sunshine for the Poor is a comedy and drama film directed by Alain Guiraudie, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. On a hot Sunday morning, Nathalie Sanchez, an unemployed hair stylist, walks across the Causses plateau in search of a shepherd. When she finds one, he tells her that he has lost his flock. They walk together and while chatting they meet several times a shepherd's son turned outlaw, Carol Izba. The latter, despite being pursued by a famous bounty killer, Pool, proves unable to leave the region...
Who’s in it. Sunshine for the Poor stars Isabelle Girardet as Nathalie Sanchez, Alain Guiraudie as Carol Izba, Jean-Paul Jourdàa as Pool Oxanosas Daï and Michel Turquin as Djema Gaouda Lon.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sunshine for the Poor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunshine for the Poor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunshine for the Poor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunshine for the Poor (2001)?
- In US, Sunshine for the Poor is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunshine for the Poor worth watching?
- Sunshine for the Poor holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunshine for the Poor?
- Sunshine for the Poor stars Isabelle Girardet, Alain Guiraudie, Jean-Paul Jourdàa and Michel Turquin.
- When was Sunshine for the Poor released?
- Sunshine for the Poor was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.