The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.
Sunrise at Campobello has generally received positive reviews.
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Sunrise at Campobello was released in 1960 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 9 reviews, giving Sunrise at Campobello (1960) an average rating of 67%.
Overall, film critics prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 78%, compared to cinema-goers, who gave it a lower average score of 60%. Professional critics were more impressed with Sunrise at Campobello than amateur reviewers were.
With a score of 67%, Sunrise at Campobello is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1960, which stands at 62%.
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