Sunshine Cleaning
“life's a messy business.”
Synopsis
A single mother and her slacker sister find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in this off-beat dramatic comedy. In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school the mom starts an unusual business – a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sunshine Cleaning - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-07
Top Cast
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Amy Adams
Rose Lorkowski
Emily Blunt
Norah Lorkowski
Steve Zahn
Mac
Alan Arkin
Joe Lorkowski
Clifton Collins Jr.
Winston
Eric Christian Olsen
Randy
Kevin Chapman
Carl Swanson
Jason Spevack
Oscar Lorkowski
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Lynn
Paul Dooley
Sherm
Judith Jones
Paula Datzman-Mead
Amy Redford
Heather
Susie Yip
Mrs. Kim
Lois Geary
Mrs. Davis
McKenna Hutton
Young Rose
Mason Frank
Young Norah
Amber Midthunder
Candy Store Girl
Angelique Midthunder
Girl's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.23x
+$11.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Jeffs
- Screenplay & Story
- Megan Holley
- Original Score
- Michael Penn
- Original Title
- Sunshine Cleaning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.2M
- Production Studios
- Overture Films, Back Lot Pictures, Big Beach
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Jeffs
Megan Holley
Michael Penn
John Toon
Heather Persons
Jeb Brody, Peter Saraf, Marc Turtletaub, Glenn Williamson
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Jeffs
Director
Al Goto
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph T. Garrity
Production Design
Alix Friedberg
Costume Design
John Koyama
Stunt Coordinator
Jeb Brody
Producer
Peter Saraf
Producer
Marc Turtletaub
Producer
Glenn Williamson
Producer
John Toon
Director of Photography
Heather Persons
Editor
Megan Holley
Writer
Michael Penn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunshine Cleaning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunshine Cleaning about?
A single mother and her slacker sister find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in this off-beat dramatic comedy. In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school the mom starts an unusual business – a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service.
Who directed Sunshine Cleaning?
Sunshine Cleaning was directed by Christine Jeffs.
Who stars in Sunshine Cleaning?
The principal cast of Sunshine Cleaning includes Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Alan Arkin, Clifton Collins Jr..
When was Sunshine Cleaning released and how long is it?
Sunshine Cleaning was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sunshine Cleaning?
Sunshine Cleaning had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $16.2M at the worldwide box office (3.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sunshine Cleaning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunshine Cleaning was composed by Michael Penn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunshine Cleaning?
Sunshine Cleaning holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).