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Sweet Sunshine

  • 2020
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Savanah D. McMahon and John Way in Sweet Sunshine (2020)
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After his rise to fame causes a rift with his father, a young superstar suffers a tragedy that changes his life forever. Will a chance meeting with a talented young woman give him the streng... Read allAfter his rise to fame causes a rift with his father, a young superstar suffers a tragedy that changes his life forever. Will a chance meeting with a talented young woman give him the strength he needs to believe in himself?After his rise to fame causes a rift with his father, a young superstar suffers a tragedy that changes his life forever. Will a chance meeting with a talented young woman give him the strength he needs to believe in himself?

  • Director
    • Craig McMahon
  • Writer
    • Craig McMahon
  • Stars
    • Greg Lutz
    • Julie Van Lith
    • John Way
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    461
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Craig McMahon
    • Writer
      • Craig McMahon
    • Stars
      • Greg Lutz
      • Julie Van Lith
      • John Way
    • 130User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Greg Lutz
    Greg Lutz
    • Otolaryngologist
    Julie Van Lith
    Julie Van Lith
    • Kat
    John Way
    John Way
    • TJ Millhouse
    Ben Vazquez
    Ben Vazquez
    • Photographer
    • (as Ben Edwards)
    Bill Wetherill
    Bill Wetherill
    • Engineer
    Rob Edwards
    Rob Edwards
    • Hank
    Savanah D. McMahon
    • Sunshine
    Debra Ann Byrd
    • Hope
    Gary Herkimer
    • Resturant Manager
    Mackenzie Coffman
    Mackenzie Coffman
    • Dakota Millhouse
    Savannah Wix
    • Tonya
    Damon Bolling
    • The Minister
    • Director
      • Craig McMahon
    • Writer
      • Craig McMahon
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    User reviews130

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    8buckeyealum-24568

    An Uplifting Story

    Sweet Sunshine beautifully combines the roller coaster ride of the music industry and romantic relationships. Also surprisingly the music is very good for an Independent film. Two thumps up for me.
    8mahayanafilms

    A coming of Age romantic film

    Great Country Music and good performances by both of the key casts.....An awesome indie, The production value is impressive for an indie, Great locations.....Sweet Sunshine will probably remind people a bit of A Star Is Born and I definitely mean that as a compliment. A Star Is Born is one of my favorite films . A must watch
    7turrou-66-907048

    Strong Faith Based Film About Fame

    If you with you could watch A Star is Born with your entire family, you've found the right movie. Sweet Sunshine is a sweet story about the double edged sword of newfound fame, and the faith that it takes to navigate it. The production value is excellent as is the message. Very strong indie.
    9JCanni68

    Feel-good romance with some grit

    Fans of the genre will be delighted with the film as it check's all the Hallmark boxes, and in a tasteful way. The lead characters are endearing and easy to root for, and thus you particularly feel their highs and lows. The story doesn't shy away from being gritty and doesn't conveniently tie everything in a ribbon, but ultimately remains positive and inspiring. And the music and vocals are top-notch.
    Phil_Chester

    Heart-warming

    A heart-warming tale about the ups and downs of following your dreams. Some great country and western music makes the film even more entertaining. A good watch.

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      John Way and Savanah McMahon were both classmates and graduates of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they participated in a production of "Grease". Savannah Wix, TJ's girlfriend "Tonya" in "Sweet Sunshine", is also a graduate of Saguaro and Miss Arizona USA 2019.
    • Soundtracks
      That Fire
      Written by Louis Yoelin
      Performed by John Way

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 1625 Black Canyon Rd, Heber, Arizona, USA(TJ and Sunshine's Home)
    • Production company
      • Fit Via Vi Film Productions
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      1 hour 33 minutes
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