---
title: "Our Mr. Sun"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/our-mr-sun-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 255733
imdb_id: "tt0159620"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 57
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Our Mr. Sun (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/our-mr-sun-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank Capra, William T. Hurtz
- **Networks / Studios**: Frank Capra Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eddie Albert** as *The Fiction Writer*
- **Lionel Barrymore** as *Father Time (voice)*
- **Frank Baxter** as *Dr. Research (as Dr. Frank C. Baxter)*
- **Marvin Miller** as *Mr. Sun (voice)*
- **Sterling Holloway** as *Chloro Phyll (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Our Mr. Sun online?
Our Mr. Sun is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Our Mr. Sun?
Our Mr. Sun was directed by Frank Capra, William T. Hurtz.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Our Mr. Sun — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/255733)
- [Our Mr. Sun (TV Movie 1956) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159620/)
- [Our Mr. Sun - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Mr._Sun)
- [Our Mr. Sun (1956) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/255733-our-mr-sun/cast)
- [Our Mr. Sun Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/our-mr-sun/bXAifSji2HYPDCXJGTmq87/credits/)

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