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      Sunshine Cleaning

      R Released Mar 27, 2009 1 hr. 42 min. Comedy Drama List
      74% 182 Reviews Tomatometer 63% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Though they once seemed to have a bright future, life seems to be passing by the Norkowski sisters. Rose (Amy Adams), once the most popular girl in high school, is a single mom and works as a maid. Norah (Emily Blunt) still lives at home with their father (Alan Arkin) and parties all the time. When Rose's married lover tells her about the lucrative field of crime-scene cleanup, she pours all her remaining resources into her new business, and recruits the squeamish Norah to help. Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

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      Despite a sometimes overly familiar plot, Sunshine Cleaning benefits from the lively performances of its two stars.

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      Ari V Nothing particularly new here, but the acting and naturalistic feel make up for that. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Erika L Emily Blunt, Amy Adams, and Alan Arkin are amazing actors in this movie with its gallows and gag humor and heartfelt scenes. I loved it 🥰 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Hannah W Eh. It wasn't funny. Alright movie. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Samantha F Caught this on Amazon Prime just before it left the platform and glad I watched it. Not what I was expecting, but it was worth the watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/31/23 Full Review Debra B I loved this film. The acting was so well done, wow. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/23 Full Review Wei Wei A heartwarming, soulful, and intimate film, with moments of humor. Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, and Alan Arkin were first class as usual. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      (L-R) Amy Adams as Rose and Emily Blunt as Norah in "Sunshine Cleaning." Alan Arkin as Joe in "Sunshine Cleaning." Jason Spevack as Oscar in "Sunshine Cleaning." (L-R) Amy Adams as Rose and Emily Blunt as Norah in "Sunshine Cleaning." (L-R) Amy Adams as Rose and Emily Blunt as Norah in "Sunshine Cleaning." (L-R) Jason Spevack as Oscar, Amy Adams as Rose and Emily Blunt as Norah in "Sunshine Cleaning." Amy Adams as Rose in "Sunshine Cleaning." (L-R) Mary Lynn Rajskub as Lynn and Emily Blunt as Norah in "Sunshine Cleaning." Steve Zahn as Mac in "Sunshine Cleaning." (L-R) Jason Spevack as Oscar and Alan Arkin as Joe in "Sunshine Cleaning." View more photos

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      Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Filled with touching moments and relatable agony in the midst of financial and personal meltdowns, Blunt and Adams effortlessly portray two characters on the verge of a breakthrough... Rated: B+ Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Keith Uhlich Time Out [B]leach this one fully out of sight and mind. Rated: 1/6 Nov 16, 2011 Full Review Jordan Hoffman UGO There's close to nothing about this film that isn't contrived, forced and reminiscent of movies that twist themselves into knots to achieve Harold and Maude-like quirky charm. Rated: C- Aug 14, 2009 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Relying on a contrast between the bright leads working in grim situations, the story never quite comes together. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 1, 2023 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Sunshine Cleaning succeeds because Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, and Alan Arkin are so good at their jobs. Rated: 4/5 Jan 18, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Oddly whimsical for a dark foray into the humorous side of crime-scene clean-up. Rated: 7/10 Nov 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Though they once seemed to have a bright future, life seems to be passing by the Norkowski sisters. Rose (Amy Adams), once the most popular girl in high school, is a single mom and works as a maid. Norah (Emily Blunt) still lives at home with their father (Alan Arkin) and parties all the time. When Rose's married lover tells her about the lucrative field of crime-scene cleanup, she pours all her remaining resources into her new business, and recruits the squeamish Norah to help.
      Director
      Christine Jeffs
      Screenwriter
      Megan Holly
      Distributor
      Overture Films
      Production Co
      Big Beach, Back Lot Pictures
      Rating
      R (Drug Use|Disturbing Images|Language|Some Sexuality)
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 27, 2009, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 10, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $12.1M
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