Sunshine State
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Synopsis
A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer - SUNSHINE STATE (2002, John Sayles, Angela Bassett)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-19
Top Cast
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Jane Alexander
Delia Temple
Mary Alice
Eunice Stokes
Angela Bassett
Desiree Perry
Gordon Clapp
Earl Pinkney
Bill Cobbs
Dr. Elton Lloyd
Edie Falco
Marly Temple
Miguel Ferrer
Lester
Timothy Hutton
Jack Meadows
Alan King
Murray Silver
James McDaniel
Reggie Perry
Mary Steenburgen
Francine Pinkney
Ralph Waite
Furman Temple
Alex Lewis
Terrell
Cullen Douglas
Jefferson Cash
Clifton James
Buster Bidwell
Eliot Asinof
Silent Sam
Amanda Wing
Krissy
Perry Lang
Greg
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sayles
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Sunshine State
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
- Production Studios
- Anarchist's Convention Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sayles
John Sayles
Mason Daring
Patrick Cady
John Sayles
Maggie Renzi
Department Leadership Roster
John Sayles
Director
Dan Schmit
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
John Sayles
Writer
Maggie Renzi
Producer
Patrick Cady
Director of Photography
John Sayles
Editor
Mayes C. Rubeo
Costume Design
Mark Ricker
Production Design
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunshine State
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunshine State about?
A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.
Who directed Sunshine State?
Sunshine State was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in Sunshine State?
The principal cast of Sunshine State includes Jane Alexander, Mary Alice, Angela Bassett, Gordon Clapp, Bill Cobbs.
When was Sunshine State released and how long is it?
Sunshine State was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
How much did Sunshine State make at the box office?
Sunshine State grossed $3.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sunshine State?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunshine State was composed by Mason Daring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunshine State?
Sunshine State holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).