The Book of Sun
2020, Arabic. Directed by Faris Godus.
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 July 2020
- Original title
- شمس المعارف
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Written by
- Hani Kadour, Faris Godus, Sohayb Godus
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The Book of Sun: quick answers
Is The Book of Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Book of Sun?
The Book of Sun runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The Book of Sun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Book of Sun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Book of Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Book of Sun yet.
Which OTT platform is The Book of Sun on?
The Book of Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 July 2020. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book of Sun?
If you liked The Book of Sun, try Above the Rim, The Parts You Lose, Gotcha!.
Who directed The Book of Sun?
The Book of Sun (2020) was directed by Faris Godus and stars Baraa Alem, Sohayb Godus, Ismail Alhassan.