Sun Children

1h 39m · 2021 · Directed by Majid Majidi · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Sun Children (2021) runs 1h 39m, directed by Majid Majidi. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The story of 12-year-old Ali and his three friends. Together they work hard to survive and support their families, doing small jobs in a garage and committing petty crimes to make fast money. In a turn of events that seems miraculous, Ali is entrusted to find hidden treasure underground. He recruits his gang, but first, to gain access to the tunnel, the children must enroll at the Sun School, a charitable institution that tries to educate street kids and child laborers, close to where the treasure is located.

Genres: Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.