Sacrifice (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2016, Sacrifice is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Peter A. Dowling, running about 91 minutes. “Every life has a price” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sacrifice is the story of consultant surgeon, Tora Hamilton, who moves with her husband, Duncan, to the remote Shetland Islands, 100 miles off the north-east coast of Scotland. Deep in the peat soil around her new home, Tora discovers the body of a young woman with rune marks carved into her skin and a gaping hole where her heart once beat. Ignoring warnings to leave well alone, Tora uncovers terrifying links to a legend that might never have been confined to the pages of the story-books.
Who’s in it. Sacrifice stars Radha Mitchell as Dr. Tora Hamilton, Rupert Graves as Duncan Guthrie, Ian McElhinney as D.I. McKie and David Robb as Richard Guthrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sacrifice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now 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 Sacrifice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sacrifice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sacrifice (2016)?
- In US, Sacrifice is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Sacrifice worth watching?
- Sacrifice holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sacrifice?
- Sacrifice stars Radha Mitchell, Rupert Graves, Ian McElhinney, David Robb and Joanne Crawford.
- When was Sacrifice released?
- Sacrifice was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.