---
title: "Sunshine Cleaning"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sunshine-cleaning-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13090
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sunshine Cleaning (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sunshine-cleaning-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sunshine Cleaning is a 2008 off-beat dramatic comedy directed by Christine Jeffs with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. The film follows a single mother and her slacker sister who start an unusual biohazard removal and crime scene clean-up service to raise private school tuition for her young son.

The film explores their journey to turn their lives around through this unexpected business venture. It was released in the United States on January 18, 2008, and later released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 25, 2009.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A single mother and her sister start an unusual crime scene clean-up business."

### Why Watch
- Features an off-beat comedic and dramatic story about turning life around.
- Explores an unusual business involving biohazard removal and crime scene clean-up.
- Runtime is concise at 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise involves heavy themes of crime scenes and biohazard removal.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone blends comedy and drama while exploring an unconventional biohazard removal business.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #offbeat-comedy, #biohazard-removal, #single-mother, #slacker-sister, #private-school-tuition, #dramedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christine Jeffs
- **Networks / Studios**: Overture Films, Back Lot Pictures, Big Beach

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amy Adams** as *Rose Lorkowski*
- **Emily Blunt** as *Norah Lorkowski*
- **Steve Zahn** as *Mac*
- **Alan Arkin** as *Joe Lorkowski*
- **Clifton Collins Jr.** as *Winston*
- **Eric Christian Olsen** as *Randy*
- **Kevin Chapman** as *Carl Swanson*
- **Jason Spevack** as *Oscar Lorkowski*
- **Mary Lynn Rajskub** as *Lynn*
- **Paul Dooley** as *Sherm*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Sunshine Cleaning?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under the Watch Now section.

### Q: Is Sunshine Cleaning worth watching?
It offers an off-beat dramatic comedy about two sisters tackling an unusual biohazard removal business.

### Q: What is the runtime of Sunshine Cleaning?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Sunshine Cleaning belong to?
The film is classified under comedy and drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sunshine Cleaning — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13090)
- [Sunshine Cleaning - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_Cleaning)
- [Sunshine Cleaning (trailer) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCZLMsetcJs)

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