Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927, English. Directed by F. W. Murnau.
"An artistic masterpiece and also a joy to watch."
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- F. W. MurnauDirector
- George O'BrienThe Man
- Janet GaynorThe Wife
- Margaret LivingstonThe Woman from the City
- Bodil RosingThe Maid
- J. Farrell MacDonaldThe Photographer
- Ralph SipperlyThe Barber
- Jane WintonThe Manicure Girl
- Arthur HousmanThe Obtrusive Gentleman
- Eddie BolandThe Obliging Gentleman
- Herman BingStreetcar Conductor (uncredited)
- Sidney BraceyDance Hall Manager (uncredited)
- Gino CorradoManager of Hair Salon (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carl Mayer
- Box office
- $1.6M
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What Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is based on
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is based on The Excursion to Tilsit (1917) by Hermann Sudermann.
1917
The Excursion to Tilsit
By Hermann Sudermann
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans: quick answers
Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 943 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans on?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
If you liked Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, try The Bridges of Madison County, Days of Heaven, The Magnificent Ambersons.
Who directed Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) was directed by F. W. Murnau and stars George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston.
What is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans based on?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is based on The Excursion to Tilsit (1917) by Hermann Sudermann.