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Hard to Be a God

2014·Movie

·2h 57min·NR·

78

GreatGoodWatch score

78

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult one: they cannot interfere violently and in no case can they kill. The scientist Rumata tries to save the local intellectuals from their punishment and cannot avoid taking a position.

Dystopian Sci-FiMedieval SettingPolitical IntrigueMoral DilemmaSocial CommentaryPsychological DramaGrotesque ImagerySlow BurnPhilosophical

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Written by:

Arkadiy Strugatskiy, Aleksei German, Svetlana Karmalita

Produced by:

Leonid Yarmolnik, Rushan Nasibulin, Viktor Izvekov

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hard to Be a God?

In the United States, Hard to Be a God is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Hard to Be a God worth watching?

78

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 93). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Can I half-watch Hard to Be a God?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Hard to Be a God?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Hard to Be a God a box office flop?

Budget$7 million

Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.

Is Hard to Be a God in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.