Against the Sun (2014)
Kernel Score: 75% · 213 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: War, Adventure
Released: 2014-11-22
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Against the Sun
- Stream: Angel Studios
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A WWII pilot, bombardier, and radioman find themselves adrift on a lifeboat without food or water after being forced to ditch their plane during a scouting mission.
Against the Sun parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this WWII survival drama depicts a crew adrift at sea without food or water after their plane crashes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Wartime peril and the physical toll of survival at sea are depicted without graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Brian Falk
Cast
- Tom Felton as Tony Pastula
- Garret Dillahunt as Harold Dixon
- Jake Abel as Gene Aldrich
- Nadia Parra as Frances
Against the Sun FAQ
Is Against the Sun good?
Against the Sun has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 213 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Against the Sun?
In the US you can stream Against the Sun on Angel Studios, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video and Fandango At Home.
Is Against the Sun OK for kids?
Against the Sun is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this WWII survival drama depicts a crew adrift at sea without food or water after their plane crashes.
What movies are like Against the Sun?
If you liked Against the Sun, try Lifeboat, Dunkirk, The Guns of Navarone and Little Boy.