BTS: THE RETURN vs The Sun's Gonna Shine
BTS: THE RETURN has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.6/10 for The Sun's Gonna Shine). The Sun's Gonna Shine is the shorter watch at 10m compared with 1h 33m. The Sun's Gonna Shine is the older of the two (1969 against 2026). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
BTS: THE RETURN
The Sun's Gonna Shine| BTS: THE RETURN | The Sun's Gonna Shine | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1969 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 10m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bao Nguyen | Les Blank |
| Main cast | RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin | Lightnin' Hopkins |
Synopsis
BTS: THE RETURN
They're back! BTS gathers in LA to record their album "Arirang" in this documentary offering unprecedented access to the band as they enter a new era.
The Sun's Gonna Shine
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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