Sunshine on Leith
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sunshine on Leith Official Trailer - In UK Cinemas 4th OctoberOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-20
Top Cast
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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
Elaine MacKenzie Ellis
Morag
Gayle Telfer Stevens
Francine
Emma Hartley-Miller
Janice
John Spence
Brendan
Emily-Jane Boyle
Christine
Daniela Nardini
Chef
Julia Taudevin
Barmaid
Ruaridh Mollica
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dexter Fletcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Greenhorn
- Original Score
- Paul Englishby
- Original Title
- Sunshine on Leith
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.8M
- Production Studios
- DNA Films, BFI, Creative Scotland, Black Camel Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dexter Fletcher
Stephen Greenhorn
Paul Englishby
George Richmond, Nick Heckstall-Smith
Stuart Gazzard
Kieran Parker, Arabella Page Croft, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich
Department Leadership Roster
George Richmond
Director of Photography
Dexter Fletcher
Director
Stephen Greenhorn
Screenplay
Stuart Gazzard
Editor
Anna Mary Scott Robbins
Costume Design
Harriet Edmonds
Costume Design
Paul Englishby
Original Music Composer
Mike Gunn
Production Design
Kieran Parker
Producer
Arabella Page Croft
Producer
Andrew Macdonald
Producer
Stephane Naze
Visual Effects Supervisor
Allon Reich
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunshine on Leith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Sunshine on Leith includes George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan, Jane Horrocks, Peter Mullan.
When was Sunshine on Leith released and how long is it?
Sunshine on Leith was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Sunshine on Leith make at the box office?
Sunshine on Leith grossed $8.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sunshine on Leith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunshine on Leith was composed by Paul Englishby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunshine on Leith?
Sunshine on Leith holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).