# Where to watch Child of the Sun (1980) in the UK

> Child of the Sun (1980) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 142 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T10:45:54.383Z)  

## Synopsis

A couple originally from Okinawa run an inexpensive restaurant in Kobe, with their grade-school daughter, Fuuchan. The movie depicts the warm interaction between her and adults that grew up with the rough history of Okinawa and discrimination from the mainland. Shots partly on location at beach of Itoman, Yogi Park and Hateruma Island. This is the movie version of the well-known novel by Kenjiro Haitani.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Child of the Sun in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Child of the Sun in the UK?**

Child of the Sun (1980) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Child of the Sun on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Child of the Sun is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/219281/child-of-the-sun-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3AGhDr8lLJeGp4LdzhMKK14RP8Z.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/219281/child-of-the-sun-1980.json

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