Check out my full review @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/klara-and-the-sun-movie-review-jenna-ortega-carries-taika-waititis-gentle-heartfelt-drama/ Rating: B- KLARA AND THE SUN is a warm, gentle drama that I quite enjoyed. Jenna Ortega carries it with one of my favorite performances of hers:…
2026 · SCIENCE FICTION, DRAMA
Klara and the Sun
When Klara, an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home, meets Josie, each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother and they've suffered great loss, but Klara's innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie's complicated world.
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Official trailer for Klara and the Sun, via Sony Pictures Entertainment. Open on YouTube
United States1 option
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Klara and the Sun?
Klara and the Sun (2026) is best described as science fiction. When Klara, an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home, meets Josie, each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother and they've suffered great loss, but Klara's innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie's complicated world.
Directed by Taika Waititi. Lead cast: Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams.
The runtime is 1h 56m, 28 ratings average 5.9/10.
Worth your evening if science fiction is your lane.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Klara and the Sun details
- Release date
- October 19, 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama
- US certification
- PG-13
- Original language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $1,691,141
- Director
- Taika Waititi
At a glance: Klara and the Sun runs 1h 56m, was directed by Taika Waititi, opened in US cinemas on October 19, 2026, has 1 licensed option across 1 region tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
6.0/1029 ratings
Klara and the Sun sits at 6.0 out of 10 from 29 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $1.7M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
"Klara" (Jenny Ortega) is the last in a long line of increasingly redundant personal robots whose hopes of being sold are dwindling by the days that she spends in the window of their shop with her colleagues. Then, out of the blue, she espies "Josie" (Mia Tharia) who is out shopping with her mother…
FAQ
Klara and the Sun — common questions
Is Klara and the Sun worth watching?
Audiences rate it 5.9/10 from 28 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Klara and the Sun and who stars in it?
Directed by Taika Waititi. Starring Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia.
How long is Klara and the Sun?
Klara and the Sun runs 1h 56m.
Where can I watch Klara and the Sun?
Official options are listed for United States. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Klara and the Sun released?
2026-10-21 (Released).
Who is in it
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