Sunlight Jr. (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, Sunlight Jr. is a drama film directed by Laurie Collyer, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Quickie-mart employee Melissa and paraplegic Richie are very much in love. Supported only by Melissa’s small hourly wage, they are nevertheless thrilled to learn that Melissa is pregnant. Then their situation deteriorates, and their tenuous financial situation threatens to bring their happy life crashing down.
Who’s in it. Sunlight Jr. stars Naomi Watts as Melissa, Matt Dillon as Richie, Norman Reedus as Justin and Tess Harper as Kathleen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Sunlight Jr. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunlight Jr. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunlight Jr. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunlight Jr. (2013)?
- In US, Sunlight Jr. is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunlight Jr. worth watching?
- Sunlight Jr. holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunlight Jr.?
- Sunlight Jr. stars Naomi Watts, Matt Dillon, Norman Reedus, Tess Harper and Antoni Corone.
- When was Sunlight Jr. released?
- Sunlight Jr. was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.