Burnt by the Sun (1994): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Burnt by the Sun
Director: Nikita Mikhalkov
Genre: Drama
Released: 1994
Duration: 135 min
Cast: Oleg Menshikov, Nikita Mikhalkov, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Nadezhda Mikhalkova, Vyacheslav Tikhonov

What Burnt by the Sun Is 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...

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What is Burnt by the Sun 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.

Where can I watch Burnt by the Sun?

Burnt by the Sun is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Burnt by the Sun?

Burnt by the Sun runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).

When did Burnt by the Sun come out?

Burnt by the Sun was released in 1994.

Who directed Burnt by the Sun?

Burnt by the Sun was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.

Who stars in Burnt by the Sun?

Burnt by the Sun stars Oleg Menshikov, Nikita Mikhalkov, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Nadezhda Mikhalkova.

What is Burnt by the Sun's rating?

Burnt by the Sun holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.