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DRAMA . 1986 . 2h 29m . Swedish . 7.7/10

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
7.7/10
Rating
$1.1M
Box Office
2h 29m
Runtime
1986
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Erland Josephson stars as Alexander in The Sacrifice.
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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.

BOX OFFICE

$1.1M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
149 min (2h 29m)
Original Title
Offret
Language
Swedish
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
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