The Sunchaser (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, The Sunchaser is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Cimino, running about 122 minutes. “It began as a kidnapping. It became a journey of hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young half-Navajo convict dying of cancer forces a yuppie doctor to drive him to a magic healing lake.
Who’s in it. The Sunchaser stars Woody Harrelson as Dr. Michael Reynolds, Talisa Soto as Navajo Woman, Anne Bancroft as Dr. Renata Baumbauer and Jon Seda as Brandon 'Blue' Monroe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sunchaser has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sunchaser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sunchaser tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sunchaser (1996)?
- In US, The Sunchaser is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sunchaser worth watching?
- The Sunchaser holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sunchaser?
- The Sunchaser stars Woody Harrelson, Talisa Soto, Anne Bancroft, Jon Seda and Alexandra Tydings.
- When was The Sunchaser released?
- The Sunchaser was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.