Sunshine (2007) Review

Is Sunshine worth watching?

Yes — Sunshine is worth watching, with a 76% Critic Score and 74% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 71% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (64), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (7.2/10).

Directed by Danny Boyle, Sunshine runs 108 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Sunshine review”, “is Sunshine worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United Kingdom.

What is Sunshine about?

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

Critics consensus: Boyle’s sun-mission thriller — Murphy leads a crew into solar dread with striking sci-fi imagery. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis, and others.

Should you watch Sunshine tonight?

Yes — prioritize Sunshine tonight if you want a proven science fiction with lasting rewatch value. At 108 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Sunshine?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Sunshine (2007) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0448134. Explore more from United Kingdom on our country hub or browse science fiction films.