The Sun Comes Up
1949, English. Directed by Richard Thorpe.
A grand threesome who will win your heart!
Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Margaret Fitts, William Ludwig, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $2M
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The Sun Comes Up: quick answers
What should I watch before The Sun Comes Up?
Watch Lassie Come Home (1943), Son of Lassie (1945), Courage of Lassie (1946), and Hills of Home (1948) first.
What comes after The Sun Comes Up?
Next in the series: Challenge to Lassie (1949) and The Painted Hills (1951).
Is The Sun Comes Up worth watching?
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How long is The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Sun Comes Up have a post-credits scene?
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The Sun Comes Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sun Comes Up yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sun Comes Up on?
The Sun Comes Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sun Comes Up?
If you liked The Sun Comes Up, try Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, Lassie, Dog Gone.
Who directed The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up (1949) was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr..