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Sun Children

7.020211h 39mMovieDrama

The story of 12-year-old Ali and his three friends. Together they work hard to survive and support their families, doing small jobs in a garage and committing petty crimes to make fast money. In a turn of events that seems miraculous, Ali…

DirectorMajid Majidi
WritersMajid Majidi·Nima Javidi
ProducersAmir Banan·Majid Majidi

Where to watch

HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Majid Majidi

ANAli Nasirian
Ali Nasirian
Hashem
JEJavad Ezzati
Javad Ezzati
Vice-Principal Rafie
TTTannaz Tabatabaei
Tannaz Tabatabaei
Ali's Mother
RZRoohollah Zamani
Roohollah Zamani
Ali
MM
Mahdi Mousavi
Mamad
SSShamila Shirzad
Shamila Shirzad
Zahra
AS
Abolfazl Shirzad
Abolfazl
MG
Mani Ghafouri
Reza
SM
Safar Mohammadi
Mr. Safar (The Janitor)
AG
Ali Ghabeshi
The Principal
BKBabak Lotfi Khajepasha
Babak Lotfi Khajepasha
The Teacher

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Sun Children — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sun Children?

Sun Children is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sun Children on Netflix?

No, Sun Children is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Sun Children on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sun Children isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Sun Children for free?

Sun Children is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.