Come and See (1985)
A young boy's journey through war-torn Belarus becomes a chilling, surreal descent into human brutality.
The invasion of a village in Belarus by German forces sends young Florya into the forest to join the weary Resistance fighters, against his family's wishes. There he meets a girl, Glasha, who accompanies him back to his village. On returning home, Florya finds his family and fellow peasants massacred. His continued survival amidst the brutal debris of war becomes increasingly nightmarish, a battle between despair and hope.
How intense is Come and See?
Come and See is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Come and See feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysurrealchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
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Is Come and See scary?
Yes, properly. Come and See is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Come and See gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Come and See sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Come and See?
Come and See runs 2h 22m.
Where can I stream Come and See?
Come and See is streaming on Criterion.
Does Come and See have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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