The Sacrifice (1986)
Swedish and English drama film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
The Sacrifice has a runtime of 2 hours 29 minutes (149 min). In the US it is rated PG. The Swedish film released in November 1986. It is directed by Andrei Tarkovsky and stars Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood and Allan Edwall.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Cast
- Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Sven Wollter, Valérie Mairesse, Birgit Carlstén
- Cinematography
- Sven Nykvist
- Editing
- Andrei Tarkovsky, Michal Leszczylowski
- Written by
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Distribution
- Sandrew Metronome, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix; Greta; Guldbagge Award for Best Film
- Set in
- Sweden
- Country
- France, Sweden, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- November 1986
- First shown
- 9 May 1986 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice has a runtime of 2 hours 29 minutes, or 149 min.
When did The Sacrifice release?
The Sacrifice released in November 1986.
Who directed The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice is directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Who is in the cast of The Sacrifice?
The cast of The Sacrifice includes Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Sven Wollter, Valérie Mairesse and Birgit Carlstén.
Where can I watch The Sacrifice online?
The Sacrifice streams on Netflix.
What is The Sacrifice rated in the US?
The Sacrifice is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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|---|---|---|---|
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