The Sun Is Also a Star
2019, English. Directed by Ry Russo-Young.
Love is a universe all of its own.
Two young New Yorkers begin to fall in love over the course of a single day, as a series of potentially life-altering meetings loom over their heads - hers concerning her family’s deportation to Jamaica, and his concerning an education at Dartmouth.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 643 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sun Is Also a Star
The Sun Is Also a Star is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ry Russo-YoungDirector
- Yara ShahidiNatasha Kingsley
- Charles MeltonDaniel Jae Ho Bae
- Hill HarperLester Barnes
- Gbenga AkinnagbeSamuel Kingsley
- Jake ChoiCharlie Bae
- John LeguizamoJeremy Martinez
- Anais LeeYoung Natasha
- Miriam A. HymanPatricia Kingsley
- Jordan WilliamsPeter Kingsley
- Keong SimDae Hyun Bae
- Cathy ShimMin Soo Bae
- Shamika CottonHannah
Details
- Released
- 16 May 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tracy Oliver
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $6.8M
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What The Sun Is Also a Star is based on
The Sun Is Also a Star is based on The Sun is Also a Star, a 2016 young adult novel by Nicola Yoon.
Young adult novel · 2016
The Sun is Also a Star
By Nicola Yoon
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Sun Is Also a Star: quick answers
Is The Sun Is Also a Star worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 643 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Sun Is Also a Star have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sun Is Also a Star. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sun Is Also a Star parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sun Is Also a Star is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sun Is Also a Star on?
The Sun Is Also a Star is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sun Is Also a Star?
If you liked The Sun Is Also a Star, try Rebel in the Rye, West Side Story, The Object of My Affection.
Who directed The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star (2019) was directed by Ry Russo-Young and stars Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, Hill Harper.
What is The Sun Is Also a Star based on?
The Sun Is Also a Star is based on The Sun is Also a Star, a 2016 young adult novel by Nicola Yoon.