The Sacrifice
1986, Swedish. Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
The final film of Andrei Tarkovsky
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Sacrifice
The Sacrifice is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 May 1986
- Original title
- Offret
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Box office
- $1.1M
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The Sacrifice: quick answers
Is The Sacrifice worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 647 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does The Sacrifice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sacrifice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sacrifice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sacrifice is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Sacrifice on?
The Sacrifice is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sacrifice?
If you liked The Sacrifice, try Fail Safe, Testament, Empire of the Sun.
Who directed The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice (1986) was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky and stars Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall.