Sunshine on Leith(2013)
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Overview
Davy and Ally have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships. Sunshine on Leith is based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers.
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Studio
DNA Films
Revenue
$9M
Cast
George MacKay
as Davy Henshaw
Kevin Guthrie
as Ally
Paul Brannigan
as Ronnie
Jane Horrocks
as Jean Henshaw
Peter Mullan
as Robert 'Rab' Henshaw
Freya Mavor
as Liz Henshaw
Antonia Thomas
as Yvonne
Jason Flemyng
as Harry Harper
Sara Vickers
as Eilidh
Paul McCole
as Ewan
Elaine MacKenzie Ellis
as Morag
Gayle Telfer Stevens
as Francine
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
DNA Films • BFI • Creative Scotland
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Where can I watch Sunshine on Leith?▼
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What is Sunshine on Leith about?▼
Davy and Ally have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships. Sunshine on Leith is based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers.
Who directed Sunshine on Leith?▼
Sunshine on Leith was directed by Dexter Fletcher and released in 2013. It is a music, comedy, drama film.
How long is Sunshine on Leith?▼
Sunshine on Leith has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Sunshine on Leith?▼
The cast of Sunshine on Leith includes George MacKay as Davy Henshaw, Kevin Guthrie as Ally, Paul Brannigan as Ronnie, Jane Horrocks as Jean Henshaw, Peter Mullan as Robert 'Rab' Henshaw and more.
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