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Sisu

2022·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic706.7Rotten Tomatoes94%81%

Where to watch

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Your score

Sisu fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace10
  • Violence10

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

War and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Vengeance is golden.

When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.
Brutal ActionGore-soaked RevengeOne-Man ArmyWorld War IIFinnish LaplandViolent SpectacleOver-the-TopGallows Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Jalmari Helander, Tuula Nikkola, Olli Kasper
Written by:
Jalmari Helander
Produced by:
Martin Ware, Petri Jokiranta, Sirkka Rautiainen
Composed by:
Vesa Meriläinen, Vesa Meriläinen, Ville Katajala

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Sisu

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Where can I stream Sisu legally?

HulufuboTVPeacockStarzPeacock Premium+MovieSphere+Tubi TV

Sisu is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sisu worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sisu rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sisu?

1 h 31 min

Sisu runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sisu?

Critics82
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Sisu higher (82) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Sisu a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$14 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Sisu in?

FinnishEnglish

It was made in Finnish, with some English. Produced in Finland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sisu?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sisu in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sisu use?

Improvised Weapon"Hell, Yes!" MomentSickening "Crunch!"Hoist by His Own PetardGornThe DragonCombat PragmatistThose Wacky NazisAsshole VictimRated M for ManlyBulletproof Human ShieldOld Soldierand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 storytelling tropes for Sisu, including Improvised Weapon, "Hell, Yes!" Moment, Sickening "Crunch!".