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Sunlight Jr.

2013Movie1 h 34 min

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Quickie-mart employee Melissa and paraplegic Richie are very much in love. Supported only by Melissa’s small hourly wage, they are nevertheless thrilled to learn that Melissa is pregnant. Then their situation deteriorates, and their tenuous financial situation threatens to bring their happy life crashing down.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Laurie Collyer
Written by
Laurie Collyer
Music by
J. Mascis

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Facts

April 20, 2013 · 1 h 34 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
April 20, 2013
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sunlight Jr.?"

Questions about Sunlight Jr.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sunlight Jr.?

In the United States, Sunlight Jr. is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Sunlight Jr. worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 61). Critics rate it higher (62 out of 100) than audiences (50).

Is Sunlight Jr. plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sunlight Jr. good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.