Sunny Dancer

Sunny Dancer is a comedy-drama about Ivy, a seventeen-year-old in remission from cancer. Her parents enroll her in a summer program called Children Run Free Camp, which is designed for young adults who have dealt with the disease. Although Ivy is initially reluctant to participate, she eventually forms close bonds with a group of fellow outsiders. Together, they spend the summer exploring new emotions and celebrating their youth.

The film was directed and written by George Jaques, following his 2023 project Black Dog. It was produced in the United Kingdom by Embankment Films, 27 Ten Productions, and Athenaeum Productions. The movie stars Bella Ramsey as Ivy, alongside Daniel Quinn-Toye, Ruby Stokes, Earl Cave, Conrad Khan, and Jasmine Elcock. In total, the production credited 20 cast members for the 106-minute runtime.

Since its release on August 12, 2026, the film has received a rating of 7/10 on TMDB based on 15 votes.