Sampo

1959·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–12%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyOVIDFandorPlex

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Sampo fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Fantasy, history, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The Most Chilling Terror Ever Experienced

Based on Finnish mythology; Lemminkäinen woos the fair Annikki and battles the evil witch Louhi. Louhi kidnaps Annikki to compel her brother to build for her a Sampo, a magical device that creates salt, grain, and gold. When Lemminkäinen fails to recover the Sampo, Louhi steals the sun, plunging the world into frozen darkness.
Finnish MythologyMagical DeviceQuest for the SampoEvil WitchStolen SunHeroic JourneyFolktaleFantasy AdventureCultural Heritage

Crew

Directed by:
Aleksandr Ptushko, Aleksandr Vanichkin, Holger Harrivirta
Written by:
Grigori Yagdfeld, Ignatiy Rostovtsev, Viktor Vitkovich
Produced by:
Risto Orko, Gleb Kuznetsov, Aleksey Stefanskiy
Composed by:
Maria Blyakhina, Semyon Sakharov, Igor Morozov

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sampo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sampo legally?

PhiloKanopyOVIDFandorPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeCineverse

Sampo is included with a subscription to Philo, OVID, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sampo worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sampo rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sampo?

1 h 30 min

Sampo runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Sampo based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Sampo in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Finland, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Sampo?

3CAMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sampo in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sampo use?

Adaptation DistillationAscended ExtraBack from the DeadThe Big GuyForging SceneLove InterestsPublic Domain ArtifactMythology GagUltimate BlacksmithNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Large HamDamsel in Distressand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Sampo, including Adaptation Distillation, Ascended Extra, Back from the Dead.

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