Burnt by the Sun (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1994, Burnt by the Sun is a drama film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, running about 135 minutes. “A moving and poignant story set against the corrupt politics of the Stalinist era.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Russia, 1936: revolutionary hero Colonel Kotov is spending an idyllic summer in his dacha with his young wife and six-year-old daughter Nadia and other assorted family and friends. Things change dramatically with the unheralded arrival of Cousin Dmitri from Moscow, who charms the women and little Nadia with his games and pianistic bravura. But Kotov isn't fooled: this is the time of Stalin's repression, with telephone calls in the middle of the night spelling doom - and he knows that Dmitri isn't paying a social call...
Who’s in it. Burnt by the Sun stars Nikita Mikhalkov as Col. Sergei Petrovich Kotov, Oleg Menshikov as Dimitri (Mitya), Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Marusia and Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Vsevolod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Burnt by the Sun has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burnt by the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burnt by the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burnt by the Sun (1994)?
- In US, Burnt by the Sun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burnt by the Sun worth watching?
- Burnt by the Sun holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burnt by the Sun?
- Burnt by the Sun stars Nikita Mikhalkov, Oleg Menshikov, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Vyacheslav Tikhonov and Nadezhda Mikhalkova.
- When was Burnt by the Sun released?
- Burnt by the Sun was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.