Sacrifice (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Sacrifice is a 2016 thriller directed by Peter A. Dowling. It is based on Sacrifice by Sharon Bolton. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $22,504 worldwide. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Peter A. Dowling
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Midnight
- Based on
- Sacrifice by Sharon Bolton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sacrifice About?
The premise of Sacrifice without spoilers, adapted from Sacrifice by Sharon Bolton. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
In the remote Shetland Islands, surgeon Tora Hamilton discovers a disturbing murder. The victim’s body displays unsettling ancient symbols, and their heart has been savagely removed. Investigating the crime, Tora finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery rooted in dark folklore and unsettling local legends. As she seeks answers, she confronts a terrifying threat to her life and the community she serves.
Sacrifice Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- falling to death
- murder of a police officer
- woman in jeopardy
- pagan
- paganism
- female police officer
- police officer
- murder of a female police officer
- sacrifice
- legend
- coast
- scotland
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- rune
- island
- peat
- consultant surgeon
- folklore
- wanting a baby
- dagger
- patient
- edge of a cliff
- helicopter
- cliff
- hit with a rock
- cottage
- walkie talkie
- house party
- party
- haggis
- lighthouse
- held at gunpoint
- knife in the head
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- decomposed body
- father in law daughter in law relationship
- exhumation
- fake illness
- hypodermic needle
- diabetes
- contraceptive
- adoptive parents
- vehicular homicide
- car on fire
- ramming a car
- computer-hacking
- father son relationship
- suspicious death
- sect
- cult
The Director of Sacrifice
Directed by Peter A. Dowling.
- Director Peter A. Dowling
Sacrifice Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sacrifice 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 35%
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 3.6
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TMDB 53% User score
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Movie Insider 4.4 /5
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Sacrifice Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Sacrifice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ben, an American social psychologist living in Berlin, finds himself grappling with the emotional aftermath of a recent separation from his wife in California. He dedicates his time to teaching at a local college and researching the fascinating, often disturbing world of cults, aiming to understand how they operate and influence their followers. His daughter, Mazzy, a 16-year-old girl, comes to Berlin for the semester, eager to attend a local English school and experience life abroad.
Full summary
The whole story of Sacrifice, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Sacrifice Box Office
Sacrifice grossed $22,504 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.5K
- International
- $22.5K
Sacrifice Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sacrifice.
How Well Do You Know Sacrifice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is Ben, and what is his profession?
Cars in Sacrifice
7 cars on screen, including the 1996 Bentley Brooklands and the 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
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1996 Bentley Brooklands Important role -
2006 Hyundai Sonata Important role -
Land-Rover Defender 90 Important role -
2002 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III Important role
Seen Sacrifice?
Movies Like Sacrifice
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sacrifice, Mercy Falls and The Sacrifice Game.
Sacrifice FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Sacrifice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sacrifice?
Sacrifice runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Sacrifice released?
Sacrifice was released on April 29, 2016.
Who directed Sacrifice?
Sacrifice was directed by Peter A. Dowling.
How much did Sacrifice make at the box office?
Sacrifice grossed $22,504 worldwide.
How is Sacrifice rated?
Sacrifice has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 23 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Is Sacrifice based on a book?
Yes. Sacrifice is adapted from Sacrifice by Sharon Bolton.
Does Sacrifice have a post-credit scene?
No. Sacrifice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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