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Sunshine State

2002Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

61

DecentGoodWatch score

61

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.

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Friends night
Teens

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Directed by: John Sayles
Written by: John Sayles
Produced by: Maggie Renzi
Music by: Mason Daring

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June 21, 2002 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released: June 21, 2002
Runtime: 2 h 21 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $3 million
Available in: 69 countries

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Where can I stream Sunshine State?

In the United States, Sunshine State streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Sunshine State worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Sunshine State okay for kids?

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Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Sunshine State good for date night?

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

Is Sunshine State plot-driven or character-driven?

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