Our Mr. Sun 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Director
- Frank Capra, William T. Hurtz
- Network
- Frank Capra Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Our Mr. Sun?
Our Mr. Sun is a 1956 one-hour American television film in Technicolor categorized as a documentary, television movie, and animation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 19, 1956
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Frank Capra Productions
- Genres
- Documentary, TV Movie, Animation
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 15 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~57 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Frank Capra Productions
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Our Mr. Sun is a 1956 one-hour American television film in Technicolor categorized as a documentary, television movie, and animation. Released in the United States on November 19, 1956, the production was written, produced, and directed by Frank Capra, with animation provided by UPA. It is one entry in a series of films produced to make science accessible to the masses, especially children, and describes the sun in scientific but entertaining terms. The documentary explains how the sun works and how it also plays a huge part in human life. The film was directed by Frank Capra and William T. Hurtz, and features a cast that includes Eddie Albert, Lionel Barrymore, Frank Baxter, and Marvin Miller.
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“A gripping exploration of documentary and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Our Mr. Sun worth watching?
Our Mr. Sun holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Our Mr. Sun and when was it released?
Our Mr. Sun is a feature film with a runtime of 57 minutes. It was released in 1956. Release status: Released.
Who directed Our Mr. Sun?
Our Mr. Sun was directed by Frank Capra, William T. Hurtz.
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