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Klara and the Sun
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Taika Waititi. With Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams.
6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Klara and the Sun.
MoviHero lists October 21, 2026 as the release date for Klara and the Sun. Taika Waititi is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jenna Ortega as Klara, Mia Tharia as Josie, Amy Adams as Chrissie, Natasha Lyonne as Manager. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 21, 2026
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Comedy
Runtime1h 57m
DirectorTaika Waititi
CastJenna Ortega as Klara, Mia Tharia as Josie, Amy Adams as Chrissie, Natasha Lyonne as Manager
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Klara and the Sun right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Klara and the Sun runs 1h 57m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.1/10 from 30 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherManagerManager appears in Klara and the Sun (2026).Open character guide otherSimoneSimone appears in Klara and the Sun (2026).Open character guide otherChrissieChrissie appears in Klara and the Sun (2026).Open character guide otherKlaraKlara appears in Klara and the Sun (2026).Open character guide otherJosieJosie appears in Klara and the Sun (2026).Open character guide
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