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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
WritersJeremy Noble·Yuriy Arabov
ProducersMarco Mueller·Igor Kalenov

Where to watch

Curzon Amazon ChannelCurzon Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 Curzon in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sun on Netflix?

No, The Sun is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Curzon.

Is The Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Sun for free?

The Sun is available on Curzon in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).