Klara and the Sun

"Meet the future of friendship."

2026 1h 57m EN

Science FictionDramaComedy

Synopsis

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An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder.

“Meet the future of friendship.”

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Cast

Jenna Ortega
Klara
Mia Tharia
Josie
Amy Adams
Chrissie
Natasha Lyonne
Manager
Aran Murphy
Rick
Rachel House
Melania
Steve Buscemi
Davida McKenzie
Simone

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Taika Waititi
Writers: Dahvi Waller, Taika Waititi
Languages: English
Countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Taika Waititi, shot by Mike Berlucchi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Adam Gough shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jenna Ortega and Mia Tharia and Amy Adams carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Meet the future of friendship.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14371256 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Taika Waititi directs. Mike Berlucchi behind the camera. Michael Giacchino scores. Adam Gough cuts. Produced in New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2International production across 3 countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Taika Waititi, shot by Mike Berlucchi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Adam Gough shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jenna Ortega and Mia Tharia and Amy Adams carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Meet the future of friendship.".
8IMDB entry: tt14371256 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.