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The Sun

6.720051h 51mMovieDramaHistory

A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.

DirectorAleksandr Sokurov
WritersYuriy Arabov·Jeremy Noble
ProducersAntoine de Clermont-Tonnerre·Marco Mueller

Where to watch

KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov

IOIssey Ogata
Issey Ogata
Emperor Shouwa-Tennou Hirohito
RDRobert Dawson
Robert Dawson
General Douglas MacArthur
KMKaori Momoi
Kaori Momoi
Empress Kojun
SSShiro Sano
Shiro Sano
The chamberlain
DPDmitriy Podnozov
Dmitriy Podnozov
ST
Shinmei Tsuji
Old servant
TTTaijirō Tamura
Taijirō Tamura
scientist
GPGeorgi Pitskhelauri
Georgi Pitskhelauri
midshipman
HM
Hiroya Morita
Suzuki, Prime Minister
TNToshiaki Nishizawa
Toshiaki Nishizawa
Yonai, Minister of the Navy
NMNaomasa Musaka
Naomasa Musaka
Anami, Minister of the War
KKKōjirō Kusanagi
Kōjirō Kusanagi
Togo, Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Sun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sun?

The Sun is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sun on Netflix?

No, The Sun is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Sun isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Sun for free?

The Sun is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is The Sun based on a true story?

Yes — The Sun is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).