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Come and See

1985·Movie
2h 22min·NR

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Come and See fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension10
  • Violence10
  • Scare8

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

The cruelest side of war.

The invasion of a village in Belarus by German forces sends young Flyora into the forest to join the weary Resistance fighters, against his family's wishes. There he meets a girl, Glasha, who accompanies him back to his village. On returning home, Flyora finds his family and fellow peasants massacred. His continued survival amidst the brutal debris of war becomes increasingly nightmarish, a battle between despair and hope.
Anti-War EpicPsychological HorrorHistorical DramaBleak & UnflinchingImmersive & VisceralComing-of-Age TragedyDisturbing & IntenseMasterpiece of CinemaSurvival Story

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Where can I stream Come and See legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Come and See worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Come and See rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Come and See?

2 h 22 min

Come and See runs 2 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Come and See?

Critics90
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see Come and See much the same way.

Was Come and See a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is Come and See in?

RussianBelarusianGerman

It was made in Russian, with some Belarusian, German. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Come and See?

16AUBECADKESFIFRGBGGKRNONZRUSE+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Come and See in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Come and See use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Chekhov's GunOrphan's OrdealNothing PersonalTook a Level in JerkassLa RésistanceBittersweet EndingComing of Age StoryColonel BadassDecoy ProtagonistRape as DramaThe Opheliaand 122 more

TV Tropes lists 134 storytelling tropes for Come and See, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Chekhov's Gun, Orphan's Ordeal.