The Sacrifice_
Original: Offret
"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.
Starring
Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall
Box Office
$1.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Sacrifice was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
The Sacrifice is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 29m.
CAST (17)
Erland Josephson
Alexander
Susan Fleetwood
Adelaide
Allan Edwall
Otto
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Maria
Sven Wollter
Victor
Valérie Mairesse
Julia
FF
Filippa Franzén
Marta
TK
Tommy Kjellqvist
Little Man
PK
Per Källman
Ambulance Driver
TN
Tommy Nordahl
Ambulance Driver
Tintin Anderzon
(voice)
Jane Friedmann
(voice)
Helena Brodin
(voice)
ML
Martin Lindström
(voice)
Birgit Carlstén
(voice)
Jan-Olof Strandberg
(voice)
Christian Jarder
BOX OFFICE
$1.1M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
149 min (2h 29m)
Original Title
Offret
Language
Swedish
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (597 votes)
Popularity
1
Box Office
$1,095,380
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Sacrifice about?
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
How long is The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice has a runtime of 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Who stars in The Sacrifice?
The cast of The Sacrifice includes Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Sven Wollter.
How much did The Sacrifice make at the box office?
The Sacrifice earned $1,095,380 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 597 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama