Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- melancholic
- intimate
- quiet evening
- romantic introspection
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Claire Denis's assured, empathetic relationship drama and Juliette Binoche's powerful performance, while recognizing its layered treatment of middle-aged desire.
What sets it apart
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Isabelle's encounters repeatedly expose the vulnerability and social friction surrounding her search for love after divorce.
The plot follows Isabelle through a series of meetings with different men and conversational situations rather than a single conventional courtship.
Isabelle's relationships are shaped by extended, searching exchanges in which desire and commitment remain unstable.
The film centers Juliette Binoche's expressive performance and the subtle shifts of private encounters.
Films like Let the Sunshine In, and why
The Piano Teacher
intimate, conversational relationship drama centered on female desire and emotional uncertainty
My Golden Days
witty and melancholic French romance about searching for intimacy amid complicated adult relationships
Certified Copy
empathetic, talkative ensemble romance exploring longing, infidelity, and romantic disillusionment
Things to Come
French art-house relationship film balancing romantic hope with ambiguity and emotional friction
Movie Details
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Release Date
- 2017-09-27
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (222)
Cast
- Juliette Binoche
- Xavier Beauvois
- Philippe Katerine
- Josiane Balasko
- Sandrine Dumas
- Nicolas Duvauchelle
- Alex Descas
- Laurent Grévill
- Bruno Podalydès
- Paul Blain
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Let the Sunshine In about?
- A divorced Parisian artist moves through a series of fragile affairs, chasing an elusive form of love while confronting the contradictions of desire and intimacy.
- What is Let the Sunshine In like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Let the Sunshine In as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Let the Sunshine In violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Let the Sunshine In.
- What did critics think of Let the Sunshine In?
- Critics broadly praised Claire Denis's assured, empathetic relationship drama and Juliette Binoche's powerful performance, while recognizing its layered treatment of middle-aged desire.
- Which films are like Let the Sunshine In?
- Films with a similar feel include The Piano Teacher, My Golden Days, Certified Copy, and Things to Come.
- How long is Let the Sunshine In?
- Let the Sunshine In runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Let the Sunshine In?
- In United States, Let the Sunshine In streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now.
