Sunburn
“Get too close to the action and you might just get burnt.”
Synopsis
Davin McDerby is a handsome, irresponsible slacker who arrives in Montauk Long Island for a summer of fun. He has no intention of working too hard and every intention of enjoying himself as much as possible while simultaneously escaping the pressing problems that await him back home in Ireland. Over a summer of car-jacking, pool-hopping, and tequila-drinking Davin and his new found friends discover that they have affected one another causing them to re-evaluate their lives.
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Paloma Baeza
Aideen Higgins
Cillian Murphy
Davin McDerby
Barry Ward
Robert Fiske
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
Carolyn Kramer
Michael Liebman
Billy Conlin
Sinéad Keenan
Margaret
Aidan Kelly
Raymond McDerby
Henry Abbott
Jonty
Juan Alzate
Telegram Clerk
Lane Ameen
Lester
May Ameen
Lester's Wife
Ronan Barry
Boxing Timekeeper
Gene Case
Boat Captain
Alex Cohen
Boat Crewman
Ian Conway
Shoes
John Cronin
Arcade Gun Boy
Sandra Devaney
Ann
Janice Doyle
Tina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson Hume
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Edgington, Nelson Hume
- Original Title
- Sunburn
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Hume
Mark Edgington, Nelson Hume
Frankie DeMarco
Suzanne Pillsbury
Jean Doumanian, Thomas J. Mangan IV, Alicia Sams
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Hume
Director
Jean Doumanian
Producer
Thomas J. Mangan IV
Producer
Alicia Sams
Producer
Frankie DeMarco
Director of Photography
Suzanne Pillsbury
Editor
Mark White
Production Design
Mark Edgington
Writer
Nelson Hume
Writer
Liz McGarrity
Costume Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunburn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunburn about?
Davin McDerby is a handsome, irresponsible slacker who arrives in Montauk Long Island for a summer of fun. He has no intention of working too hard and every intention of enjoying himself as much as possible while simultaneously escaping the pressing problems that await him back home in Ireland. Over a summer of car-jacking, pool-hopping, and tequila-drinking Davin and his new found friends discover that they have affected one another causing them to re-evaluate their lives.
Who directed Sunburn?
Sunburn was directed by Nelson Hume.
Who stars in Sunburn?
The principal cast of Sunburn includes Paloma Baeza, Cillian Murphy, Barry Ward, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Michael Liebman.
When was Sunburn released and how long is it?
Sunburn was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunburn?
Sunburn holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).