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The Burning Sea

2021Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

Thriller
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic465.5Rotten Tomatoes71%46%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic465.5Rotten Tomatoes71%46%

Summary

An oil platform dramatically goes down on the Norwegian coast, and researchers try to find out what happened when they realize this is just the start of something even more serious.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
John Andreas Andersen
Written by
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Lars Gudmestad
Produced by
Martin Sundland, Catrin Gundersen, Therese Bøhn
Music by
Johan Söderqvist, Johannes Ringen

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Facts

October 29, 2021 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
October 29, 2021
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Drama
Original language
Norwegian
Made in
Norway
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Corrupt Corporate Executive, Hiroshima as a Unit of Measure, Missing Mom +4

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Burning Sea?"

Questions about The Burning Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Burning Sea?

KanopyHooplaXumo PlayMagnolia SelectsMonsters and Nightmares

In the United States, The Burning Sea streams on Magnolia Selects and Monsters and Nightmares, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is The Burning Sea worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 46).

Is The Burning Sea okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Burning Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will The Burning Sea scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was The Burning Sea a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

Is The Burning Sea in English?

Norwegian

No, it was made in Norwegian.