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They Charge for the Sun

201616mMovieScience FictionDrama

In a dystopian future where people live nocturnally to avoid the harmful rays of the sun, a young black girl unravels the lie that has kept her and her sister in the dark.

DirectorTerence Nance
WritersTerence Nance·Eugene Ramos
ProducersAllison Davis·Kecia Elan Cole

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Cast · Directed by Terence Nance

RN
Rylee Nykhol
JGJontille Gerard
Jontille Gerard
CC
Crystal Cotton
VW
Vickie Washington-Nance
PDPaul Darrigo
Paul Darrigo
JD
Joe Delano
BT
Brooke Toliver
APAndrew Pickwood
Andrew Pickwood
TBTyler Bryan
Tyler Bryan
IS
Isabella Sophia Stewart
TTTiffany Tenille
Tiffany Tenille
IB
Ivy Beech

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They Charge for the Sun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams They Charge for the Sun?

They Charge for the Sun isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is They Charge for the Sun on Netflix?

No, They Charge for the Sun is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is They Charge for the Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

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They Charge for the Sun isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for They Charge for the Sun?

They Charge for the Sun hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 10, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.