The Burning Sea

Name: The Burning Sea
Director: John Andreas Andersen
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2021-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Kristine Kujath Thorp, Rolf Kristian Larsen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Bjørn Floberg, Anneke von der Lippe

2021Dir. John Andreas Andersen1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released2021

Budget$8.3M

Box office$2.8M

DirectorJohn Andreas Andersen

About This Movie

The Burning Sea brings this unsettling tension and claustrophobic atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll. Set against the backdrop of a devastating oil platform disaster off the Norwegian coast, it intertwines action and drama in a way that keeps you on edge. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the viewer to digest the gravity of the situation while building a sense of impending dread. Themes of human error and environmental catastrophe resonate throughout, making it feel timely yet timeless. The practical effects used during the disaster scenes are particularly striking, adding to the film's gritty realism. Performances hover between urgency and desperation, which really enhances the film’s overall tension. It’s not just a story about an accident; it’s about what follows—a reminder of our fragile existence.

Unsettling atmosphere throughoutStrong themes of environmental concernNotable practical effects in disaster scenes