Son of the Sunshine(2009)
Love heals.
Son of the Sunshine Synopsis
A socially disconnected young man with Tourette's Syndrome undergoes an experimental surgery to correct his disorder, but as his symptoms start to fade so does his ability to heal the sick and dying.
Son of the Sunshine (2009) is a drama and science fiction film directed by Ryan Ward, released on January 18, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ryan Ward, Rebecca McMahon, Shantelle Canzanese and JoAnn Nordstrom. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryan Ward
- Writers:
- Matthew Heiti, Ryan Ward
- Producers:
- Paul Fler, Mackenzie Leigh
- Production:
- Heart Shaped Movies
- Status:
- Released
Son of the Sunshine (2009) Trailer
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Son of the Sunshine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryan Ward
as Sonny Johnns
- Rebecca McMahon
Rebecca McMahon
as Arielle
Shantelle Canzanese
as Meryl Johnns
JoAnn Nordstrom
as Liz Johnns
- Steven L. Bird
Steven L. Bird
as Leonard Johnns
- Craig Porritt
Craig Porritt
as John
- Robert Skeates
Robert Skeates
as Jackie
Jordan Duarte
as Doug
- Don Tjart
Don Tjart
as Dr. Morgan
- Eden Genovese
Eden Genovese
as Baby Meryl
- Jesse Potter
Jesse Potter
as Sonny - Age 5
- Gal Amit
Gal Amit
as Sonny - Age 11
Key crew
Directed by Ryan Ward, written by Matthew Heiti and Ryan Ward, produced by Paul Fler and Mackenzie Leigh.
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Son of the Sunshine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Son of the Sunshine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Son of the Sunshine online?
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Son of the Sunshine (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Son of the Sunshine?
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The main cast of Son of the Sunshine (2009) includes Ryan Ward, Rebecca McMahon, Shantelle Canzanese, JoAnn Nordstrom and Steven L. Bird. The film was directed by Ryan Ward. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Son of the Sunshine released?
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Son of the Sunshine was released on January 18, 2009 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Son of the Sunshine worth watching?
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Son of the Sunshine (2009) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Son of the Sunshine?
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