Sophie and the Rising Sun(2016)
Sophie and the Rising Sun Synopsis
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.
Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016) is a drama film directed by Maggie Greenwald, released on January 27, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Julianne Nicholson, Takashi Yamaguchi, Margo Martindale and Diane Ladd. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Maggie Greenwald
- Writers:
- Augusta Trobaugh, Maggie Greenwald
- Producers:
- Maggie Greenwald, Nancy Dickenson, Lorraine Gallard
- Cinematographer:
- Wolfgang Held
- Production:
- Sophie Film
- Status:
- Released
Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sophie and the Rising Sun before you stream it.
Sophie and the Rising Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julianne Nicholson
as Sophie Willis
Takashi Yamaguchi
as Grover Ohta
Margo Martindale
as Anne Morrison
Diane Ladd
as Ruth Jeffers
Lorraine Toussaint
as Salome Whitmore
Karen Wheeling Reynolds
as Isabel
Mickey Dodge
as Samille
Don Henderson Baker
as Dr. Gilbert
Joel Murray
as Sheriff Cooper
- David Dickson Reynolds
David Dickson Reynolds
as Reverend Jeffers
- Kenneth Charles Graham
Kenneth Charles Graham
as Harold Jackson
- Sabrina Mayfield
Sabrina Mayfield
as Matilda
Key crew
Directed by Maggie Greenwald, written by Augusta Trobaugh and Maggie Greenwald, produced by Maggie Greenwald, Nancy Dickenson and Lorraine Gallard.
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Sophie and the Rising Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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Sophie and the Rising Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sophie and the Rising Sun online?
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Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sophie and the Rising Sun?
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The main cast of Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016) includes Julianne Nicholson, Takashi Yamaguchi, Margo Martindale, Diane Ladd and Lorraine Toussaint. The film was directed by Maggie Greenwald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sophie and the Rising Sun released?
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Sophie and the Rising Sun was released on January 27, 2016 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Sophie and the Rising Sun worth watching?
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Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sophie and the Rising Sun?
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Yes. The official Sophie and the Rising Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.