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The Burning Sea

2021·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
58
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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, technology, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

The biggest disaster lies ahead of us.

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.
Disaster ThrillerEnvironmental CatastropheOffshore OilIntense ActionSurvival DramaContemporary NordicHigh StakesSpecial Effects ShowcaseUrgent Race Against Time

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Burning Sea

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Where can I stream The Burning Sea legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 The Burning Sea worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Burning Sea rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Burning Sea?

1 h 44 min

The Burning Sea runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Burning Sea?

Critics59
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see The Burning Sea much the same way.

Was The Burning Sea a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

What language is The Burning Sea in?

Norwegian

It was made in Norwegian. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch The Burning Sea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Burning Sea in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Burning Sea use?

Corrupt Corporate ExecutiveHiroshima as a Unit of MeasureMissing MomReasonable Authority FigureGodzilla ThresholdModesty BedsheetTagline

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for The Burning Sea, including Corrupt Corporate Executive, Hiroshima as a Unit of Measure, Missing Mom.