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Sunshine on Leith

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2013 | 100 min | Music, Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mary Poppins, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Davy and Ally have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships. Sunshine on Leith is based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 60K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dexter Fletcher

  • George MacKayDavy Henshaw
  • Kevin GuthrieAlly
  • Paul BranniganRonnie
  • Jane HorrocksJean Henshaw
  • Peter MullanRobert 'Rab' Henshaw
  • Freya MavorLiz Henshaw
  • Antonia ThomasYvonne
  • Jason FlemyngHarry Harper
  • Sara VickersEilidh
  • Paul McColeEwan