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Against the Sun

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During World War II, three U.S. Navy airmen crash their torpedo bomber in the South Pacific and become stranded on a tiny life raft.
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Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Jan 23, 2015
All three actors turn in solid, committed performances despite physically limiting surroundings, even as you're left with the inescapable feeling that this raft has sailed. Go to Full Review
Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com Jan 23, 2015
3/4
Director Brian Falk, who co-wrote the script with Mark David Keegan, worked well with cinematographer Petr Cikhart to keep the story visually interesting, despite the limitations placed on the tale by the monotonous setting. Go to Full Review
Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Jan 22, 2015
A groaningly tedious survival story that will at least leave you with a renewed commitment to wearing sunscreen. Go to Full Review
Reagan Gavin Rasquinha The Times of India Nov 9, 2017
3.5/5
The three actors deliver solid performances while getting completely under the sun-blistered skin of the downed pilots' characters. Definitely an inspirational tale. Go to Full Review
Paul Chambers Movie Chambers May 22, 2015
B
Made on a fraction of the budget, "Against the Sun" works more effectively than Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken." Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Jan 26, 2015
3/5
Eventually all the movie has is the talent and chemistry of the three actors; fortunately, that's enough to keep it afloat. Go to Full Review
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Yoane K @RT54172942 May 18, 2026 The survival story was good, but honestly my favorite part was the relationship between the three characters. You can feel the stress changing them little by little throughout the movie. I liked the quiet conversations more than the dramatic moments sometimes. It made the whole film feel more human See more
Chris P @RT06285801 Oct 24, 2025 Not having heard about this and finding it at random i was expecting i might get a little ways through it before switching to another movie. There are very few films with this setting that have just been so disappointing. I was wrong about this movie though. From start to finish my attention was to the screen. Well written, acted and filmed well. As good as the soundtrack was it just didn't seem to fit strangely enough. A minor detail but still good music. One of those movies for my list to watch again and again through the years ahead. See more
Wild for N @RT42520137 Sep 18, 2025 So good! They really outdid themselves with their performance! See more
sarah a @Padlock Jul 2, 2022 A great film depicting great courage against tremendous odds. I felt like I was on the journey with them, starving, thirsty and weak. I also enjoyed that sharks featured in this too! See more
May 9, 2021 An amazing true survival story. See more
Oct 27, 2020 A thoroughly enjoyable survival tale based on a true story, will give you a new appreciation for sun cream See more
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Brian Falk

Director

Tom Felton

Tony Pastula

Jake Abel

Gene Aldrich

Garret Dillahunt

Harold Dixon

Nadia Parra

Frances

Quinton Flynn

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Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II, three U.S. Navy airmen crash their torpedo bomber in the South Pacific and become stranded on a tiny life raft.
Director
Brian Falk
Producer
Brian Falk, Mark Moran, Kurt Graver
Screenwriter
Brian Falk, Mark David Keegan
Distributor
American Film Co.
Production Co
The American Film Company
Rating
PG (Peril|Language|Hardships|Thematic Material)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
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