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Sunshine

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1999 | 181 min | Drama, History, Romance, War

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Sophie's Choice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Harrowing, warm and romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 3 hr 1 min.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globes: Best Original Score. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of Canada: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 2 more Golden Globes. Plus 8 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $26 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 51K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by István Szabó

  • Ralph FiennesIgnatz / Adam / Ivan Sors
  • Rosemary HarrisValerie Sors
  • Rachel WeiszGreta
  • Jennifer EhleValerie Sonnenschein
  • Deborah Kara UngerCarole Kovacs
  • William HurtAndor Knorr
  • Molly ParkerHannah Wippler
  • James FrainGustave Sonnenschein
  • David de KeyserEmmanuel Sonnenschein
  • John NevilleGustave Sors