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That They May Face the Rising Sun

2024Movie1 h 51 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic81–Rotten Tomatoes97%–

A wholesome, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Joe and Kate Ruttledge have returned from London to live and work among the small, close-knit community near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in life around the lake, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters around them unfolds through the rituals of work, play and the passing seasons as this enclosed world becomes an everywhere.

Feels like

  • Small Town Drama
  • Rural Community
  • Close-Knit Relationships
  • Irish Film
  • Year in the Life
  • Slow-Paced
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Character-Driven
  • Slice of Life

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Pat Collins
Written by
Pat Collins, John McGahern, Éamon Little
Produced by
Brendan J. Byrne, Tina O'Reilly
Music by
Linda Buckley, Irene Buckley

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Facts

April 26, 2024 · 1 h 51 min · Drama

Released
April 26, 2024
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Available in
41 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream That They May Face the Rising Sun?"

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Where can I stream That They May Face the Rising Sun?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, That They May Face the Rising Sun is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is That They May Face the Rising Sun worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is That They May Face the Rising Sun okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is That They May Face the Rising Sun good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is That They May Face the Rising Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.