Sunshine Cleaning (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Sunshine Cleaning is a 2009 comedy drama directed by Christine Jeffs, starring Alan Arkin, Emily Blunt and Amy Adams. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $16.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Christine Jeffs
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Overture Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sunshine Cleaning About?
The premise of Sunshine Cleaning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a period of drifting, Rose Lorkowski finds herself working as a cleaning lady and reconnecting with her free-spirited sister, Norah. They devise a plan to capitalize on an unusual opportunity, entering the business of cleaning crime scenes. As they navigate this unconventional profession, the sisters unexpectedly find a sense of purpose and strengthen their bond while confronting unexpected challenges and discovering more than they bargained for.
Where to Watch Sunshine Cleaning
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Sunshine Cleaning Cast
Alan Arkin leads the cast, with Emily Blunt and Amy Adams. Directed by Christine Jeffs.
- Director Christine Jeffs
Sunshine Cleaning Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sunshine Cleaning 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 74% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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Sunshine Cleaning Plot Summary
What happens in Sunshine Cleaning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rose Lorkowski, a dedicated mother and full-time house cleaner in her early thirties, is navigating the complexities of single parenthood. Her younger sister, Norah, a free spirit residing with their father Joe, has just lost yet another job, leaving her feeling lost and without direction. At the same time, Rose’s vibrant but troubled 8-year-old son, Oscar, struggles in the confines of traditional schooling. His unique behavior catches the attention of school officials, who threaten to prescribe medication or suggest private schooling unless significant changes are made.
Full summary
The whole story of Sunshine Cleaning, scene by scene
Sunshine Cleaning Box Office
Sunshine Cleaning grossed $16.6 million worldwide. $12.1 million came from the US and Canada and $4.5 million (27%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.6M
- US & Canada
- $12.1M
- International
- $4.5M
Sunshine Cleaning Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sunshine Cleaning.
How Well Do You Know Sunshine Cleaning?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Rose Lorkowski take up with her sister?
Cars in Sunshine Cleaning
57 cars on screen, including the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and the 1983 Ford Econoline.
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1987 Chrysler LeBaron Minor role
Sunshine Cleaning Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Trabalho Sujo” and “Tiszta napfény”.
- Also known as
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- Trabalho Sujo
- Tiszta napfény
- Sunshine Cleaning - Non c'è sporco che tenga
- סאנשיין בע"מ
- 清潔小小姐
- サンシャイン・クリーニング
- Sunshine Cleaning - Non c’è sporco che tenga
- Günışığı Temizleme Şirketi
- 阳光清洗
- Чистка до блеска
- Jarní úklid S.R.O.
- סאנשיין בע''מ
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- I wszystko lśni
- Neteges Sunshine
- 선샤인 클리닝
- 陽光練習曲
- Чищення до блиску
- Počistimo za umorom
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Sunshine Cleaning FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sunshine Cleaning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sunshine Cleaning?
Sunshine Cleaning runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Sunshine Cleaning released?
Sunshine Cleaning was released on March 13, 2009.
Who directed Sunshine Cleaning?
Sunshine Cleaning was directed by Christine Jeffs.
More films by Christine Jeffs Who is in the cast of Sunshine Cleaning?
Sunshine Cleaning stars Alan Arkin, Emily Blunt and Amy Adams.
Where can I watch Sunshine Cleaning?
In the US, Sunshine Cleaning is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Sunshine Cleaning make at the box office?
Sunshine Cleaning grossed $16.6 million worldwide ($12.1 million domestic, $4.5 million international).
How is Sunshine Cleaning rated?
Sunshine Cleaning has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Sunshine Cleaning have a post-credit scene?
No. Sunshine Cleaning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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