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Burnt by the Sun

1994Movie2 h 15 minR

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes81%93%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes81%93%

Summary

Russia, 1936: revolutionary hero Colonel Kotov is spending an idyllic summer in his dacha with his young wife and six-year-old daughter Nadia and other assorted family and friends.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Crew

Directed by
Nikita Mikhalkov
Written by
Rustam Ibragimbekov, Nikita Mikhalkov
Produced by
Nikita Mikhalkov, Michel Seydoux
Music by
Eduard Artemyev

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Facts

May 1, 1994 · 2 h 15 min · R

Released
May 1, 1994
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia, France
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

The Revolution Will Not Be Civilized, Motifs, Huge Holographic Head +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Burnt by the Sun?"

Questions about Burnt by the Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Burnt by the Sun?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Burnt by the Sun from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Burnt by the Sun worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%).

Can I half-watch Burnt by the Sun?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Burnt by the Sun?

BleakHopeful

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

Was Burnt by the Sun a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

Is Burnt by the Sun in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.