Under the Sun (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Under the Sun is a 2016 documentary directed by Vitaliy Manskiy. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $305,993 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Vitaliy Manskiy
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Icarus Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under the Sun About?
The premise of Under the Sun without spoilers.
This intimate documentary follows 8-year-old Zin-mi as she prepares to join the Korean Children's Union in Pyongyang. Through the lens of a camera, we witness her family’s participation in the country's patriotic rituals and their efforts to portray an “ideal” image. The film offers a revealing look at daily life in North Korea, showcasing a blend of solemn moments and quiet displays of human connection, while subtly exploring the pressures of conformity.
Where to Watch Under the Sun
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Under the Sun
Directed by Vitaliy Manskiy.
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Director Vitaliy Manskiy
Under the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Under the Sun 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
14 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Under the Sun Box Office
Under the Sun grossed $305,993 worldwide. $105,036 came from the US and Canada and $200,957 (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$306K
- US & Canada
- $105K
- International
- $201K
Under the Sun Awards & Nominations
Under the Sun was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary Feature
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Oscars 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
Under the Sun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Under the Sun.
Under the Sun Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “V luchakh solntsa” and “Inside Nordkorea”.
- Also known as
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- V luchakh solntsa
- Inside Nordkorea
- Saules staros
- 日光之下
- Under the Sun Documentary
- 태양 아래
- В лучах солнца
- V paprscích slunce
- Sob o Sol
- У променях сонця
- 太阳之下
- Под слънцето
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- 幸福北韓
- תחת השמש: שנה בצפון קוריאה
- 太陽之下
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Under the Sun FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Under the Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under the Sun?
Under the Sun runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Under the Sun released?
Under the Sun was released on July 6, 2016.
Who directed Under the Sun?
Under the Sun was directed by Vitaliy Manskiy.
Where can I watch Under the Sun?
In the US, Under the Sun is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and MUBI and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Under the Sun make at the box office?
Under the Sun grossed $305,993 worldwide ($105,036 domestic, $200,957 international).
How is Under the Sun rated?
Under the Sun has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic, 72% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Under the Sun nominated for any awards?
Under the Sun received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Under the Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Under the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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