Sunburn (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1979, Sunburn is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Richard C. Sarafian, running about 99 minutes. “A private dick. A classy chick. An old guy named Al. As detectives they were second to everyone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A model and a private eye help a New York insurance investigator on a deadly case in Acapulco.
Who’s in it. Sunburn stars Farrah Fawcett as Ellie, Charles Grodin as Jake, Art Carney as Marcus and Joan Collins as Nera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Sunburn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunburn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunburn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunburn (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sunburn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sunburn worth watching?
- Sunburn holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunburn?
- Sunburn stars Farrah Fawcett, Charles Grodin, Art Carney, Joan Collins and William Daniels.
- When was Sunburn released?
- Sunburn was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.