That Evening Sun

2009·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Scare3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

I worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight.

An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.
Southern DramaAging and BetrayalRural TennesseeFamily ConflictSlow BurnCharacter-DrivenMelancholyClass StrugglePsychological Tension

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream That Evening Sun legally?

That Evening Sun is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is That Evening Sun worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is That Evening Sun rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is That Evening Sun?

1 h 49 min

That Evening Sun runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on That Evening Sun?

Critics78
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate That Evening Sun higher (78) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is That Evening Sun in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch That Evening Sun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for That Evening Sun in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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