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The Sacrifice

1986·Movie
2h 29min·PG
83
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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The final film of Andrei Tarkovsky

Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
Existential DramaNuclear War AnxietySpiritual CrisisPhilosophical ContemplationSlow-Burn NarrativeBleak and MelancholicArt House CinemaProfound SadnessDoomsday Scenario

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Where can I stream The Sacrifice?

In the United States, The Sacrifice streams on Klassiki and Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 115 other countries.

Is The Sacrifice worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 85).

Is The Sacrifice okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch The Sacrifice?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will I feel good after watching The Sacrifice?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Sacrifice in English?

SwedishEnglishIcelandicFrench

No, it was made in Swedish, with some English, Icelandic, and French.