Our Mr. Sun (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, Our Mr. Sun is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Frank Capra, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. One entry in a series of films produced to make science accessible to the masses—especially children—this film describes the sun in scientific but entertaining terms.
Who’s in it. Our Mr. Sun stars Eddie Albert as The Fiction Writer, Frank Baxter as Dr. Research (as Dr. Frank C. Baxter), Lionel Barrymore as Father Time (voice) and Frank Baxter as Dr. Research (as Dr. Frank C. Baxter), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Our Mr. Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Mr. Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Mr. Sun tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Mr. Sun (1956)?
- In US, Our Mr. Sun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Our Mr. Sun worth watching?
- Our Mr. Sun holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Our Mr. Sun?
- Our Mr. Sun stars Eddie Albert, Frank Baxter, Lionel Barrymore, Frank Baxter and Marvin Miller.