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Sanctuary

2019·Show
8Episodes in1Season
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
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IMDb6.6
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody1

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Hel receives an invitation to visit her estranged twin Siri at an exclusive residential sanatorium set against the idyllic setting of the Italian Alps. Tension soon rises when Hel refuses Siri’s plea for help in taking care of some business by swapping places with her for a few days. Much to her horror, Hel wakes up the next day to find Siri gone. She soon realizes that Siri isn’t coming back, and that the clinic is far from a place of recovery.
Psychological ThrillerMystery DramaUnsettling AtmosphereIdentity CrisisTwin NarrativeSanatorium SettingSlow Burn SuspenseDark & ComplexEuropean Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Enrico Maria Artale, Óskar Thór Axelsson
Written by:
Charlie Fletcher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sanctuary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sanctuary legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sanctuary worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sanctuary rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Sanctuary have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Sanctuary air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Sanctuary in?

EnglishSwedish

It was made in English, with some Swedish. Produced in Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sanctuary?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sanctuary in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sanctuary use?

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TV Tropes lists 162 storytelling tropes for Sanctuary, including Hoist by His Own Petard, Clothes Make the Superman, Take That!.