Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, Sophie and the Rising Sun is a drama film directed by Maggie Greenwald, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small Southern town in the autumn of 1941, Sophie’s lonely life is transformed when an Asian man arrives under mysterious circumstances. Their love affair becomes the lightning rod for long-buried conflicts that erupt in bigotry and violence with the outbreak of World War ll.
Who’s in it. Sophie and the Rising Sun stars Julianne Nicholson as Sophie Willis, Takashi Yamaguchi as Grover Ohta, Margo Martindale as Anne Morrison and Diane Ladd as Ruth Jeffers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sophie and the Rising Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Sophie and the Rising Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sophie and the Rising Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016)?
- In US, Sophie and the Rising Sun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Sophie and the Rising Sun worth watching?
- Sophie and the Rising 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 Sophie and the Rising Sun?
- Sophie and the Rising Sun stars Julianne Nicholson, Takashi Yamaguchi, Margo Martindale, Diane Ladd and Lorraine Toussaint.
- When was Sophie and the Rising Sun released?
- Sophie and the Rising Sun was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.