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The Sunlit Night

2020·Movie
1h 18min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Find your height at the top of the world.

An aspiring painter meets eccentric locals and a fellow New Yorker while working on a barn in Norway.
Quirky Indie DramaNorwegian LandscapesComing-of-AgeEccentric CharactersArtistic JourneyMelancholy RomanceVisual StorytellingCharacter-Driven Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Sunlit Night

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Where can I stream The Sunlit Night legally?

The Sunlit Night is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sunlit Night worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Sunlit Night?

1 h 18 min

The Sunlit Night runs 1 h 18 min.

Is The Sunlit Night based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sunlit Night?

Critics39
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate The Sunlit Night higher (61) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Sunlit Night in?

EnglishNorwegian

It was made in English, with some Norwegian. Produced in Germany, Norway, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sunlit Night?

18ATBEBYCACHDEDKFIHKINNLNOPLRU+4

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sunlit Night in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.