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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

1927Movie1 h 34 minNR

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and mystery, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

"An artistic masterpiece and also a joy to watch."

A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.

Feels like

  • Silent Era Drama
  • Moral Temptation
  • Rural Setting
  • Tragic Romance
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Expressionistic Cinematography
  • Psychological Conflict
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
F. W. Murnau
Written by
Carl Mayer
Produced by
William Fox

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Facts

November 4, 1927 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released
November 4, 1927
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
139 countries

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Questions about Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

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Where can I stream Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?

In the United States, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, and Metacritic 95). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans good for date night?

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