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Sunflower

Seen it?

1970 | 109 min | Drama, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or The Guns of Navarone, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated G, but peril.
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his photo, determined to find him. What will she discover?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vittorio De Sica

  • Sophia LorenGiovanna
  • Marcello MastroianniAntonio
  • Ludmila SavelyevaMascia
  • Galina AndreevaValentina
  • Anna CarenaMadre Antonio
  • Germano LongoEttore
  • Glauco OnoratoIl reduce
  • Silvano TranquilliL'operaio italiano
  • Marisa TraversiDonna stazione
  • Gunārs CilinskisFunzionario russo