Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- sunny
- breezy
- nostalgic
- summer viewing
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film crass and calculated, judging its attempt at frothy jukebox-musical romance an inadequate substitute for stronger examples of the form.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story is structured around performances and choreography set to popular 1980s hit songs.
Taylor discovers that her sister Maddie is preparing to marry Taylor's former holiday love Raf.
The wedding unfolds in a beautiful coastal village in present-day Italy with a strongly summery atmosphere.
Popular hit songs from the 1980s provide the film's central musical identity and nostalgic appeal.
Films like Walking on Sunshine, and why
Mamma Mia!
jukebox musical romance with wedding complications, sunny settings, and nostalgic pop songs
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
romantic musical comedy built around a wedding, ensemble relationships, and upbeat popular music
The Last Song
feel-good coastal romance featuring music-driven storytelling and romantic entanglements
Movie Details
- Directors
- Dania Pasquini, Max Giwa
- Release Date
- 2014-06-19
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (268)
Cast
- Annabel Scholey
- Hannah Arterton
- Kumud Pant
- Giulio Berruti
- Greg Wise
- Katy Brand
- Danny Kirrane
- Giulio Maria Corso
- Roberto Leone
- Leona Lewis
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Walking on Sunshine about?
- At a sun-drenched Italian wedding, two sisters confront a shared past when the bride's former flame turns out to be her sister's lost love.
- What is Walking on Sunshine like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Walking on Sunshine as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Walking on Sunshine violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Walking on Sunshine.
- What did critics think of Walking on Sunshine?
- Critics broadly found the film crass and calculated, judging its attempt at frothy jukebox-musical romance an inadequate substitute for stronger examples of the form.
- Which films are like Walking on Sunshine?
- Films with a similar feel include Mamma Mia!, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and The Last Song.
- How long is Walking on Sunshine?
- Walking on Sunshine runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Walking on Sunshine?
- In United States, Walking on Sunshine streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
