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Sophie and the Rising Sun

6.720161h 56mRMovieDrama

In a small Southern town in the autumn of 1941, Sophie’s lonely life is transformed when an Asian man arrives under mysterious circumstances. Their love affair becomes the lightning rod for long-buried conflicts that erupt in bigotry and violence with the outbreak of World War ll.

DirectorMaggie Greenwald
WriterMaggie Greenwald
ProducersMaggie Greenwald·Nancy Dickenson

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Cast · Directed by Maggie Greenwald

JNJulianne Nicholson
Julianne Nicholson
Sophie Willis
TYTakashi Yamaguchi
Takashi Yamaguchi
Grover Ohta
MMMargo Martindale
Margo Martindale
Anne Morrison
DLDiane Ladd
Diane Ladd
Ruth Jeffers
LTLorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint
Salome Whitmore
KRKaren Wheeling Reynolds
Karen Wheeling Reynolds
Isabel
MDMickey Dodge
Mickey Dodge
Samille
DBDon Henderson Baker
Don Henderson Baker
Dr. Gilbert
JMJoel Murray
Joel Murray
Sheriff Cooper
DR
David Dickson Reynolds
Reverend Jeffers
KG
Kenneth Charles Graham
Harold Jackson
SM
Sabrina Mayfield
Matilda

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Sophie and the Rising Sun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sophie and the Rising Sun?

Sophie and the Rising Sun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sophie and the Rising Sun on Netflix?

No, Sophie and the Rising Sun is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling.

Is Sophie and the Rising Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Sophie and the Rising Sun is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Sophie and the Rising Sun for free?

Sophie and the Rising Sun is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.