Sophie and the Rising Sun
2016, English. Directed by Maggie Greenwald.
In a small Southern town in the autumn of 1941, Sophie’s lonely life is transformed when an Asian man arrives under mysterious circumstances. Their love affair becomes the lightning rod for long-buried conflicts that erupt in bigotry and violence with the outbreak of World War ll.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Maggie GreenwaldDirector
- Julianne NicholsonSophie Willis
- Takashi YamaguchiGrover Ohta
- Margo MartindaleAnne Morrison
- Diane LaddRuth Jeffers
- Lorraine ToussaintSalome Whitmore
- Karen Wheeling ReynoldsIsabel
- Mickey DodgeSamille
- Don Henderson BakerDr. Gilbert
- Joel MurraySheriff Cooper
- David Dickson ReynoldsReverend Jeffers
- Kenneth Charles GrahamHarold Jackson
- Sabrina MayfieldMatilda
Details
- Released
- 27 January 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maggie Greenwald
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What Sophie and the Rising Sun is based on
Sophie and the Rising Sun is adapted from a novel.
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Sophie and the Rising Sun: quick answers
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How long is Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Sophie and the Rising Sun have a post-credits scene?
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Sophie and the Rising Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sophie and the Rising Sun is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sophie and the Rising Sun on?
Sophie and the Rising Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sophie and the Rising Sun?
If you liked Sophie and the Rising Sun, try The Beguiled, I Walk the Line, Marshall.
Who directed Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016) was directed by Maggie Greenwald and stars Julianne Nicholson, Takashi Yamaguchi, Margo Martindale.
What is Sophie and the Rising Sun based on?
Sophie and the Rising Sun is adapted from a novel.