Sunny Dancer

Sunny Dancer (2026)



7.0 2026 106 min United Kingdom

Director: George Jaques

Cast: Bella Ramsey, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Ruby Stokes, Earl Cave, Conrad Khan

A teen named Ivy, now cancer-free, is pushed by her parents to attend Children Run Free Camp—a summer getaway for young people touched by cancer. At first, she resists every step, but as she's pulled into camp life, Ivy stumbles into unexpected emotions and forms connections with newfound friends.

More About This Film

Sunny Dancer is a British coming-of-age comedy-drama about a group of teenagers attending a summer camp that becomes an important space for friendship, self-discovery, and coping with difficult circumstances. The story balances youthful humor with more serious emotions as the campers form unexpected connections.

George Jaques directs a young ensemble led by Bella Ramsey and Daniel Quinn-Toye, with Ruby Stokes, Earl Cave, Jasmine Elcock, Conrad Khan, Jessica Gunning, James Norton, and Neil Patrick Harris also appearing. The film focuses on adolescence, friendship, resilience, and learning to live more freely.

  • Written and directed by George Jaques.
  • Bella Ramsey and Daniel Quinn-Toye headline the cast.
  • Music was composed by Este Haim and Zachary Dawes.
  • The film premiered as the opening-night title of the Generation 14plus section at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival.
  • It was nominated for the Crystal Bear at Berlin.

Where to Watch

Sunny Dancer has festival and international theatrical distribution, with home streaming dependent on local release rights.