The Sun
2005, RU. Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RU
- Rated
- Check local
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sun
The Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Aleksandr SokurovDirector
- Issey OgataEmperor Shouwa-Tennou Hirohito
- Robert DawsonGeneral Douglas MacArthur
- Kaori MomoiEmpress Kojun
- Shiro SanoThe chamberlain
- Dmitriy PodnozovCast
- Shinmei TsujiOld servant
- Taijirō Tamurascientist
- Georgi Pitskhelaurimidshipman
- Hiroya MoritaSuzuki, Prime Minister
- Toshiaki NishizawaYonai, Minister of the Navy
- Naomasa MusakaAnami, Minister of the War
- Kōjirō KusanagiTogo, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Details
- Released
- 17 February 2005
- Original title
- Солнце
- Country
- Italy, Russia, France, Switzerland
- Written by
- Yuriy Arabov, Jeremy Noble
- Box office
- $217K
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The Sun: quick answers
Is The Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sun?
The Sun runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Sun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sun yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sun on?
The Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sun?
If you liked The Sun, try MacArthur, Tora! Tora! Tora!, Flags of Our Fathers.
Who directed The Sun?
The Sun (2005) was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov and stars Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson, Kaori Momoi.