Secrets of the Sun(2012)
Secrets of the Sun Synopsis
It contains 99.9 percent of all the matter in our solar system and sheds hot plasma at nearly a million miles an hour. The temperature at its core is a staggering 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. It convulses, it blazes, it sings. You know it as the sun. Scientists know it as one of the most amazing physics laboratories in the universe.
Secrets of the Sun (2012) is a documentary film directed by Duncan Copp, released on April 24, 2012 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Lance Lewman, Holly Gilbert, Bill Murtagh and Jim Green. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Duncan Copp
- Producers:
- Melanie Wallace, Lisa Mirowitz, Duncan Copp
- Status:
- Released
Secrets of the Sun (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Secrets of the Sun before you stream it.
Secrets of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lance Lewman
as Narrator
Holly Gilbert
as Herself - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Bill Murtagh
Bill Murtagh
as Himself - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Center
- Jim Green
Jim Green
as Himself - NASA Planetary Science
- Todd Hoeksema
Todd Hoeksema
as Himself - Stanford University
- Sarah Gibson
Sarah Gibson
as Herself - National Center for Atmospheric Research, High Altitude Observatory
- Scott McIntosh
Scott McIntosh
as Himself - National Center for Atmospheric Research, High Altitude Observatory
- Karel Schrjiver
Karel Schrjiver
as Himself - Lockheed Martin
- W. Dean Pesnell
W. Dean Pesnell
as Himself - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Luc Peterson
Luc Peterson
as Himself - Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
- Phillip Chamberlin
Phillip Chamberlin
as Himself - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Key crew
Directed by Duncan Copp, produced by Melanie Wallace, Lisa Mirowitz and Duncan Copp.
Explore more Documentary titles
Secrets of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
You may also like
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
John Candy: I Like Me
2025
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God
2012
Good Night Oppy
2022
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
Gilbert
2017
I Am Heath Ledger
2017
My Mom Jayne
2025
Looking for Richard
1996
The Captains
2011
Seven Up!
1964
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
2013
28 Up
1984
For the Love of Spock
2016
Downloaded
2013
Black Sheep
2018
A Toxic Love Story
2026
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
2003
Elstree 1976
2015
35 Up
1991
Movies similar to Secrets of the Sun
Project Artemis: Back to the Moon
2022
Space Station: We Have A Problem
2025
The Alien Perspective
2025
Apollo 13: The Complete Story: The Astronauts' Perspectives
2017
A Year Along the Geostationary Orbit
2018
Black Hole Hunters
2019
The Voyagers
2010
Apollo 11: For All Mankind
1969
Apollo 16: Nothing So Hidden
1972
National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe
2008
Space Station 3D
2002
Roving Mars
2006
An Article of Hope
2011
AzTechSat-1
2023
For All Mankind
1989
The Last Man on the Moon
2016
Blue Planet
1990
Destiny in Space
1994
Mission to Mir
1997
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
2019
Secrets of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Secrets of the Sun online?
+
Secrets of the Sun (2012) is available to stream on History Vault, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Secrets of the Sun?
+
The main cast of Secrets of the Sun (2012) includes Lance Lewman, Holly Gilbert, Bill Murtagh, Jim Green and Todd Hoeksema. The film was directed by Duncan Copp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Secrets of the Sun released?
+
Secrets of the Sun was released on April 24, 2012 and runs for 54m.
Is Secrets of the Sun worth watching?
+
Secrets of the Sun (2012) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Secrets of the Sun?
+
Yes. The official Secrets of the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.