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Sunset Song

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2015 | 135 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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 history buffs. If you loved Braveheart, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The daughter of a Scottish farmer comes of age in the early 1900s.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Terence Davies

  • Agyness DeynChris Guthrie
  • Peter MullanJohn Guthrie
  • Kevin GuthrieEwan Tavendale
  • Ken BlackburnGalt
  • Mark BonnarReverend Gibbon
  • Stuart BowmanAlec Mutch
  • Emily-Jane BoyleChristine
  • Ewan ComesNewborn Guthrie Twin
  • Maelly ComesNewborn Guthrie Twin
  • Ann Overstall ComfortMrs Hemans