The Sun Comes Up (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1949, The Sun Comes Up is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 93 minutes. “A grand threesome who will win your heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.
Who’s in it. The Sun Comes Up stars Devrim Lingnau as Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Jeanette MacDonald as Helen Lorfield Winter, Lloyd Nolan as Thomas I. Chandler and Claude Jarman Jr. as Jerry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Sun Comes Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Sun Comes Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sun Comes Up 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 Sun Comes Up (1949)?
- In US, The Sun Comes Up 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 The Sun Comes Up worth watching?
- The Sun Comes Up holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sun Comes Up?
- The Sun Comes Up stars Devrim Lingnau, Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr. and Lewis Stone.
- When was The Sun Comes Up released?
- The Sun Comes Up was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.