Midnight Sun (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2006, Midnight Sun is a drama film directed by Norihiro Koizumi, running about 119 minutes. “A girl hated by the sun ... A miracle given by the night” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kaoru was suffering from xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), an illness, which also might be described as the allergy to the sun, and was not allowed to be exposed to sunlight. The only motivation in her life was singing, which also was the only connection to the outside world. One day, an incident drastically changes her life...
Who’s in it. Midnight Sun stars YUI as Kaoru Amane, Takashi Tsukamoto as Koji Fujishiro, Airi Toriyama as Misaki Matsumae and Goro Kishitani as Ken Amane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Midnight Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Sun (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Midnight Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Midnight Sun worth watching?
- Midnight Sun holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midnight Sun?
- Midnight Sun stars YUI, Takashi Tsukamoto, Airi Toriyama, Goro Kishitani and Kuniko Asagi.
- When was Midnight Sun released?
- Midnight Sun was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.