Sisu (2022)
An ex-soldier's gold strike ignites a relentless, gritty battle against brutal German forces in Lapland.
When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.
How intense is Sisu?
Sisu is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Sisu feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Sisu
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Sisu for you?
Is Sisu scary?
Only a little. Sisu has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Sisu gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Sisu sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Sisu OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Sisu?
Sisu runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Sisu?
Sisu is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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