Is The Sacrifice one of a kind?

Yes, very. More singular than 100% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Sacrifice sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 98% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Sacrifice violent?

Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The Sacrifice end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Sacrifice scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Sacrifice easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The Sacrifice

Name: The Sacrifice
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986
Duration: 149 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Sven Wollter

The final film of Andrei Tarkovsky

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

Produced by Faragó Film, Svenska Filminstitutet

1986149 min7.7 / 10

A meditative, spiritually profound meditation on mortality, sacrifice, and meaning in the face of apocalypse, told through the intimate crisis of a family gathering.

Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.

Clusters

Faith and Doubt Stories Slow Emotional Collapse Philosophical Life Reflections Dark Stories About Forbidden Desire Action Movies With Explosions

Genres

Drama

Keywords

Nuclear War Philosopher World War Iii Father Son Relationship Enchant

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is The Sacrifice one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 100% of films.
Is The Sacrifice sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is The Sacrifice violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does The Sacrifice end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Sacrifice scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Sacrifice easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.