---
title: "Sunset"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sunset-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 399056
imdb_id: "tt5855772"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 99
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sunset (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sunset-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sunset is a 2018 Hungarian historical drama film co-written and directed by László Nemes, set in Budapest before World War I. The film stars newcomer Juli Jakab alongside Vlad Ivanov and follows an orphaned young woman who arrives in Budapest to work as a milliner at her late parents' hat store before becoming mired in a search for a brother she never knew.

The film is classified under drama and history genres, carrying an R rating and a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes. It captures the atmosphere of the era leading up to World War I through the personal journey of its protagonist, providing a focused historical narrative set against the backdrop of Budapest.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An orphaned young woman in 1913 Budapest searches for a brother she never knew."

### Why Watch
- It is a 2018 Hungarian historical drama co-written and directed by László Nemes.
- It stars Juli Jakab and Vlad Ivanov.
- It explores pre-World War I Budapest through the story of an orphaned young woman.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking fast-paced modern action may find the historical drama pacing less engaging.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 2018 historical drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes, rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #period-drama, #historical-drama, #budapest-setting, #1913-era, #family-search, #millinery-shop

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Klassiki | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Klassiki | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: László Nemes
- **Networks / Studios**: Playtime, Hungarian National Film Fund, Laokoon Filmgroup

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Juli Jakab** as *Írisz Leiter*
- **Vlad Ivanov** as *Oszkár Brill*
- **Evelin Dobos** as *Zelma*
- **Susanne Wuest** as *The Princess*
- **Judit Pecháček** as *Szeréna*
- **Levente Molnár** as *Gaspar*
- **Christian Harting** as *Otto von König*
- **Julia Jakubowska** as *Countess Rédey*
- **Urs Rechn** as *Ismael*
- **Björn Freiberg** as *Man in White*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Sunset (2018)?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB) under its watch now section.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a historical drama directed by László Nemes and starring Juli Jakab and Vlad Ivanov, making it worth watching for fans of European period films.

### Q: What is the runtime of Sunset?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes.

### Q: Who directed Sunset (2018)?
The film was co-written and directed by László Nemes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sunset — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/399056)
- [Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Rooney Mara, Gael Garcia Bernal Films](https://variety.com/)
- [Rainbow's Sunset](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- ['Ironheart': Anji White Part Of Main Cast Of Disney+ Series](https://deadline.com/2023/06/ironheart-anji-white-cast-ronnie-marvel-disney-plus-series-1235412416/)
- [Sunset - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset)
- [Marathon House - Wikipedia](https://www.marathonhouse.co.uk/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*