Klara and the Sun
“Meet the future of friendship.”
Synopsis
An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Screenplay & Story
- Dahvi Waller, Taika Waititi
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- Klara and the Sun
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- 3000 Pictures, Heyday Films, Defender Films, TSG Entertainment, Spyglass Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taika Waititi
Dahvi Waller, Taika Waititi, Kazuo Ishiguro
Michael Giacchino
Mike Berlucchi
Adam Gough, Tom Eagles
Kazuo Ishiguro, Taika Waititi, Garrett Basch, David Heyman, Gary Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Taika Waititi
Producer
Garrett Basch
Producer
David Heyman
Producer
Jacob Tomuri
Stunt Coordinator
Taika Waititi
Director
Dahvi Waller
Screenplay
Tobias Wolters
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mayes C. Rubeo
Costume Design
Adam Gough
Editor
Mike Berlucchi
Director of Photography
Taika Waititi
Screenplay
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Tom Eagles
Editor
Ra Vincent
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Klara and the Sun
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What is Klara and the Sun about?
An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder.
Who directed Klara and the Sun?
Klara and the Sun was directed by Taika Waititi.
Who stars in Klara and the Sun?
The principal cast of Klara and the Sun includes Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne, Aran Murphy.
When was Klara and the Sun released and how long is it?
Klara and the Sun was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Klara and the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Klara and the Sun was composed by Michael Giacchino.
Is Klara and the Sun based on a book or true story?
Klara and the Sun is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kazuo Ishiguro".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Klara and the Sun?
Klara and the Sun holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).