The Sun (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, The Sun is a drama and history film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Biographical film depicting Japanese Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) during the final days of World War II. The film is the third drama in director Aleksandr Sokurov's trilogy, which included Taurus about the Soviet Union's Vladimir Lenin and Moloch about Nazi Germany's Adolf Hitler.
Who’s in it. The Sun stars Issey Ogata as Emperor Shouwa-Tennou Hirohito, Robert Dawson as General Douglas MacArthur, Kaori Momoi as Empress Kojun and Shirō Sano as The chamberlain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sun (2005)?
- In US, The Sun is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sun worth watching?
- The Sun holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sun?
- The Sun stars Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson, Kaori Momoi, Shirō Sano and Dmitriy Podnozov.
- When was The Sun released?
- The Sun was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.