Sunshine (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1973, Sunshine is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 121 minutes. “The tender story of a girl's determination to fill her life with sunshine... for as long as she lives” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman living in the woods with her husband, a struggling musician, and her young daughter, discovers she has terminal cancer. She begins to tape-record a journal of the time she has left so her daughter will know something of her when she grows up.
Who’s in it. Sunshine stars Cristina Raines as Kate Hayden, Cliff DeYoung as Sam Hayden, Meg Foster as Nora and Brenda Vaccaro as Carol Gillman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Sunshine 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 Sunshine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunshine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunshine (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sunshine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sunshine worth watching?
- Sunshine holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sunshine?
- Sunshine stars Cristina Raines, Cliff DeYoung, Meg Foster, Brenda Vaccaro and Bill Mumy.
- When was Sunshine released?
- Sunshine was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.