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A Different Sun

2017Movie1 h 29 minPG

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

After immigrating to Germany from Shanghai, a Chinese family faces a severe cultural clash as the husband, wife, and daughter struggle with their new lives, threatening to tear the family apart before they overcome their differences and find belonging in their community.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Reed Tang
Written by
Reed Tang

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Facts

June 1, 2017 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
June 1, 2017
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Different Sun?"

Questions about A Different Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Different Sun?

PlexThe RokuHooplaFlixHouseTubi TV

In the United States, A Different Sun is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Different Sun worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.2).

Is A Different Sun okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is A Different Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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