In the Heat of the Sun
1994, Chinese. Directed by Jiang Wen.
A Revolutionary Childhood.
Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Worth the Hype
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- Released
- 1 September 1994
- Original title
- 阳光灿烂的日子
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Jiang Wen
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What In the Heat of the Sun is based on
In the Heat of the Sun is adapted from a novel.
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In the Heat of the Sun: quick answers
Is In the Heat of the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Heat of the Sun?
In the Heat of the Sun runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does In the Heat of the Sun have a post-credits scene?
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In the Heat of the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for In the Heat of the Sun yet.
Which OTT platform is In the Heat of the Sun on?
In the Heat of the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1994. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Heat of the Sun?
If you liked In the Heat of the Sun, try Summer Palace, Lan Yu, Ashes in the Snow.
Who directed In the Heat of the Sun?
In the Heat of the Sun (1994) was directed by Jiang Wen and stars Xia Yu, Ning Jing, Geng Le.
What is In the Heat of the Sun based on?
In the Heat of the Sun is adapted from a novel.