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The Sun Comes Up

6.519491h 33mMovieActionFamilyDrama

Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.

DirectorRichard Thorpe
WritersMargaret Fitts·William Ludwig
ProducerRobert Sisk

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Cast · Directed by Richard Thorpe

JMJeanette MacDonald
Jeanette MacDonald
Helen Lorfield Winter
LNLloyd Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Thomas I. Chandler
CJClaude Jarman Jr.
Claude Jarman Jr.
Jerry
LSLewis Stone
Lewis Stone
Arthur Norton
PKPercy Kilbride
Percy Kilbride
Mr. Willie B. Williegood
NJNicholas Joy
Nicholas Joy
Victor Alvord
MHMargaret Hamilton
Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Golightly
HLHope Landin
Hope Landin
Mrs. Pope
ESEsther Somers
Esther Somers
Susan, the maid

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The Sun Comes Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sun Comes Up?

The Sun Comes Up isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Sun Comes Up on Netflix?

No, The Sun Comes Up is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Sun Comes Up on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sun Comes Up 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 The Sun Comes Up for free?

The Sun Comes Up isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Sun Comes Up?

Yes — The Sun Comes Up is followed by Challenge to Lassie (1949) in the Lassie Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Sun Comes Up?

Yes — Hills of Home (1948) comes before The Sun Comes Up in the Lassie Collection.

Is The Sun Comes Up part of a trilogy?

No — The Sun Comes Up is part of the Lassie Collection, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Lassie Collection?

There are 7 films in the Lassie Collection: Lassie Come Home (1943), Son of Lassie (1945), Courage of Lassie (1946), Hills of Home (1948), The Sun Comes Up (1949), Challenge to Lassie (1949) and The Painted Hills (1951).