The Sacrifice (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1986, The Sacrifice is a drama film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, running about 146 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
Who’s in it. The Sacrifice stars Erland Josephson as Alexander, Susan Fleetwood as Adelaide, Allan Edwall as Otto and Guðrún Gísladóttir as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Sacrifice has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $316K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki and Kino Film Collection and 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 The Sacrifice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sacrifice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sacrifice (1986)?
- In US, The Sacrifice is available to stream on Klassiki and Kino Film Collection, and 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 The Sacrifice worth watching?
- The Sacrifice holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sacrifice?
- The Sacrifice stars Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir and Sven Wollter.