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The Burning Sea

2021·Movie·PG-13·104 min·6.6(303)

The biggest disaster lies ahead of us.

An oil platform dramatically goes down on the Norwegian coast, and researchers try to find out what happened when they realize this is just the start of something even more serious.

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Where to watch The Burning Sea in United States

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Where is The Burning Sea streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPhilo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaClub Illico, HooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyViaplay Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumCanal VOD
BrazilGloboplay, Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel, Telecine Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South Koreawavve, Google Play Movies

About The Burning Sea

The Burning Sea is a 2021 Norwegian-language action, thriller and drama film directed by John Andreas Andersen. The cast is led by Kristine Kujath Thorp, Henrik Bjelland, Rolf Kristian Larsen. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel.

The Burning Sea was produced by Fantefilm, Chezville, and Nordisk Film Norway and made in Norway. It was released on October 29, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
John Andreas Andersen
Writers
Lars Gudmestad, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg
Release date
October 29, 2021
OTT release
February 25, 2022
Original language
Norwegian
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Norway
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Fantefilm, Chezville, Nordisk Film Norway
#north sea#oil industry#oil platform#catastrophe

The Burning Sea cast & crew

The Burning Sea was directed by John Andreas Andersen and written by Lars Gudmestad and Harald Rosenløw-Eeg.

The cast features Kristine Kujath Thorp as Sofia, Henrik Bjelland as Stian, Rolf Kristian Larsen as Arthur, Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Ronny, Bjørn Floberg as William Lie, and Anneke von der Lippe as Gunn Langlo.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johan Söderqvist, cinematography is by Pål Ulvik Rokseth, and it was produced by Martin Sundland and Catrin Gundersen.

Is The Burning Sea worth watching?

The Burning Sea holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 303 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and drama, The Burning Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Burning Sea

In United States, you can stream The Burning Sea on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on February 25, 2022.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Burning Sea

Kristine Kujath Thorp

Kristine Kujath Thorp

Sofia

Henrik Bjelland

Henrik Bjelland

Stian

Rolf Kristian Larsen

Rolf Kristian Larsen

Arthur

Anders Baasmo Christiansen

Anders Baasmo Christiansen

Ronny

Bjørn Floberg

Bjørn Floberg

William Lie

Anneke von der Lippe

Anneke von der Lippe

Gunn Langlo

Ane Skumsvoll

Ane Skumsvoll

Berit

Cengiz Al

Cengiz Al

Jasin

Mathilde Austegard Ypsøy

Mathilde Austegard Ypsøy

Oil Rig Worker

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Nils Elias Olsen

Odin

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Vidar Sandem

Chief Geologist

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Christoffer Staib

Steinar Skagemo

The Burning Sea — FAQs

Where can I watch The Burning Sea in United States?

The Burning Sea is streaming on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.

Is The Burning Sea on Philo?

Yes — The Burning Sea is currently available on Philo in United States.

What language is The Burning Sea in?

The Burning Sea is originally in Norwegian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Burning Sea?

The Burning Sea runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is The Burning Sea rated?

The Burning Sea is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 303 ratings.

When did The Burning Sea release on OTT?

The Burning Sea became available digitally on February 25, 2022.

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