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Our Mr. Sun

7.3195657mNRMovieDocumentaryTV MovieAnimation

One entry in a series of films produced to make science accessible to the masses—especially children—this film describes the sun in scientific but entertaining terms.

DirectorsFrank Capra·William T. Hurtz
WriterFrank Capra
ProducerFrank Capra

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Frank Capra

EAEddie Albert
Eddie Albert
The Fiction Writer
LBLionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
Father Time (voice)
FBFrank Baxter
Frank Baxter
Dr. Research (as Dr. Frank C. Baxter)
MMMarvin Miller
Marvin Miller
Mr. Sun (voice)
SHSterling Holloway
Sterling Holloway
Chloro Phyll (voice)

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Our Mr. Sun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Our Mr. Sun?

Our Mr. Sun isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Our Mr. Sun on Netflix?

No, Our Mr. Sun is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Our Mr. Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

Our Mr. Sun isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Our Mr. Sun for free?

Our Mr. Sun isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Our Mr. Sun?

Yes — Our Mr. Sun is followed by Hemo the Magnificent (1957) in the Bell System Science Series.

Is there a prequel to Our Mr. Sun?

Our Mr. Sun is the first film in the Bell System Science Series.

Is Our Mr. Sun part of a trilogy?

No — Our Mr. Sun is part of the Bell System Science Series, which has 9 films.

How many movies are in the Bell System Science Series?

There are 9 films in the Bell System Science Series: Our Mr. Sun (1956), Hemo the Magnificent (1957), The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957), The Unchained Goddess (1958), Gateways to the Mind (1958), The Alphabet Conspiracy (1959), The Thread of Life (1960), About Time (1962) and The Restless Sea (1964).