Sunshine on Leith (2013)
When it happens... there's nothing like it!
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
Genre: Music, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 3, 2013
Cast
- George MacKay - Davy Henshaw
- Kevin Guthrie - Ally
- Paul Brannigan - Ronnie
- Jane Horrocks - Jean Henshaw
- Peter Mullan - Robert 'Rab' Henshaw
- Freya Mavor - Liz Henshaw
- Antonia Thomas - Yvonne
- Jason Flemyng - Harry Harper
- Sara Vickers - Eilidh
- Paul McCole - Ewan
Screenplay
- Stephen Greenhorn (Screenplay)
Music: Paul Englishby
Cinematography: George Richmond
Editing: Stuart Gazzard
Production: DNA Films, BFI, Creative Scotland, Black Camel Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
edinburgh, scotland, musical
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Sunshine on Leith?
- Sunshine on Leith stars George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan, Jane Horrocks, Peter Mullan, Freya Mavor.
- How long is Sunshine on Leith?
- Sunshine on Leith has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Sunshine on Leith?
- Sunshine on Leith is a Music, Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did Sunshine on Leith gross?
- Sunshine on Leith grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Sunshine on Leith produced?
- Sunshine on Leith was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Sunshine on Leith?
- The themes of Sunshine on Leith include: Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Spectacle.