

They Charge for the Sun
2016, English. Directed by Terence Nance.
In a dystopian future where people live nocturnally to avoid the harmful rays of the sun, a young black girl unravels the lie that has kept her and her sister in the dark.
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- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 22 October 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terence Nance, Eugene Ramos
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How long is They Charge for the Sun?
They Charge for the Sun runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is They Charge for the Sun on?
They Charge for the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 October 2016. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Charge for the Sun?
If you liked They Charge for the Sun, try The Giver, 2073, Omni Loop.
Who directed They Charge for the Sun?
They Charge for the Sun (2016) was directed by Terence Nance and stars Rylee Nykhol, Jontille Gerard, Crystal Cotton.