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Sunshine

2007 · 1h 48m · Released

R Science Fiction, Thriller

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

Top Cast & Crew

Danny Boyle Director
Cillian Murphy Capa
Rose Byrne Cassie
Chris Evans Mace
Michelle Yeoh Corazon
Cliff Curtis Searle
Hiroyuki Sanada Kaneda
Troy Garity Harvey
Benedict Wong Trey
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Frequently asked questions about Sunshine

What is Sunshine about?

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

Who stars in Sunshine?

Sunshine stars Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, and Cliff Curtis.

When did Sunshine come out?

Sunshine was released in 2007.

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