The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1979, The Man Who Stole the Sun is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa, running about 147 minutes.
What it’s about. A high school science teacher is the butt of all his students' jokes, until their bus is hijacked on a school trip. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface: he's building an atomic bomb in his apartment.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Stole the Sun stars Kenji Sawada as Makoto Kido, Bunta Sugawara as Inspector Yamashita, Kimiko Ikegami as Reiko Sawai and Kazuo Kitamura as Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Man Who Stole the Sun 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 The Man Who Stole the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Stole the Sun 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 The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Stole the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Stole the Sun worth watching?
- The Man Who Stole the Sun holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Stole the Sun?
- The Man Who Stole the Sun stars Kenji Sawada, Bunta Sugawara, Kimiko Ikegami, Kazuo Kitamura and Shigeru Kōyama.
- When was The Man Who Stole the Sun released?
- The Man Who Stole the Sun was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.