Directed by Taika Waititi

Klara and the Sun

Name: Klara and the Sun
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2026-10-21
Duration: 1 h 57 min

An atmospheric, moving sci-fi film.

Science Fiction

Drama

Comedy

2026

1h 57m

3.2(2.5k)via LetterboxdJenna Ortega + 4 more

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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Where to watch

Klara and the Sun is showing in 55 cinemas in London - next screening Friday 23 October at 09:40 at Vue Cinema London - Westfield (Shepherd's Bush).

Next screenings: Friday 23 October.

All 6 days & times

Friday, 23 October

Vue Cinema London - Westfield (Shepherd's Bush)

Shepherd's Bush

Indoor

09:40 (Screen 5),
11:55 (Screen 11),
14:30 (Screen 11),
17:10 (Screen 11),
18:55 (Screen 8),
20:00 (Screen 9),
20:50 (Screen 20),
21:50 (Screen 4),
22:35 (Screen 17),
23:20 (Screen 10)

Lumiere Cinema, Romford

Romford

Indoor

10:15 (Screen 5),
18:40 (Screen 3)

Vue Cinema London - Finchley Road

Swiss Cottage

Indoor

10:20 (Screen 2),
12:25 (Screen 11),
14:55 (Screen 5),
16:45 (Screen 12),
18:10 (Screen 2),
20:00 (Screen 8),
20:50 (Screen 1),
22:55 (Screen 5),
23:10 (Screen 2)

Vue Cinema Croydon - Purley Way

Croydon

Indoor

10:25 (Screen 2),
16:25 (Screen 7)

Ritzy Cinema and Cafe

Brixton

Indoor

10:40 (Screen 2),
17:00 (Screen 4)

Vue Cinema London - Westfield Stratford

Stratford

Indoor

10:55 (Screen 9),
12:05 (Screen 10),
14:05 (Screen 19),
18:05 (Screen 14),
21:45 (Screen 13)

Cineworld Wandsworth

Wandsworth

Indoor

11:00 (Main),
13:50 (Main),
16:40 (Main),
19:30 (Main)

Cineworld London Leicester Square

Soho

Indoor

11:10 (Main),
14:00 (Main),
16:50 (Main),
19:40 (Main)

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What people say

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nah bro that's thursday

jonathan fujii2.0

It actually shows some heart when it’s not trying to be a Ryan Reynolds movie

denji4.0

the part where Klara goes on to describe how Ricky and Josie no longer had the same goals, but loved each other regardless, then going on to say they may one day meet again like the Raincoat Man and the Coffee Cup Lady broke my heart ৻ꪆ ×̷̷͜×̷

Common questions

What is Klara and the Sun about?+

An artificial friend named Klara forms a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion.

Who directed Klara and the Sun?+

Taika Waititi directed the 2026 science fiction drama based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Is Klara and the Sun rated for families?+

The Motion Picture Association rated the film PG-13 for thematic elements and some language.