The Sun Is Also a Star
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on The Roku Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sun Is Also a Star
Where can I watch The Sun Is Also a Star in the United States?
The Sun Is Also a Star is available to stream on The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Sun Is Also a Star for free?
The Sun Is Also a Star streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star stars Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, Hill Harper, Gbenga Akinnagbe, and Jake Choi. Ry Russo-Young is the director.
How long is The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did The Sun Is Also a Star come out?
The Sun Is Also a Star was released on May 16, 2019.
Which studio made The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star was produced by Alloy Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Sun Is Also a Star?
The Sun Is Also a Star was made on a budget of $9,000,000.
How much did The Sun Is Also a Star make at the box office?
The Sun Is Also a Star grossed $6,800,000 worldwide, against a budget of $9,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.