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Sun Records

2017·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-14
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic656.6Rotten Tomatoes60%94%
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IMDb7.5Metacritic656.6Rotten Tomatoes60%94%
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Sun Records fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.
Historical DramaBiographicalMusic Industry1950s EraRock & Roll OriginsArtist JourneysCultural ImpactShow BusinessInterracial CollaborationPeriod Piece

Crew

Directed by:
Roland Joffé

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sun Records

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sun Records legally?

Paramount+

Sun Records is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sun Records worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sun Records rated?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Sun Records have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Is Sun Records based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sun Records?

Critics63
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Sun Records higher (78) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Sun Records air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Sun Records in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Sun Records use?

The '50sReal Song Theme TuneOnly Known by Their NicknameArtistic License – HistoryTitle DropLove TriangleOh, Crap!

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Sun Records, including The '50s, Real Song Theme Tune, Only Known by Their Nickname.