Sunshine (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2007, Sunshine is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Danny Boyle, running about 107 minutes. “If the sun dies, so do we.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.
Who’s in it. Sunshine stars Cillian Murphy as Capa, Rose Byrne as Cassie, Chris Evans as Mace and Michelle Yeoh as Corazon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sunshine has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sunshine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunshine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunshine (2007)?
- In US, Sunshine is available to 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 Sunshine worth watching?
- Sunshine holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sunshine?
- Sunshine stars Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh and Cliff Curtis.
- When was Sunshine released?
- Sunshine was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.