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Hard to Be a God

February 27, 2014 2h 57m 6.5/10 (159 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Hard to Be a God is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Aleksei German. With a runtime of 2h 57m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Leonid Yarmolnik, Yuriy Tsurilo, and Natalya Moteva

Synopsis

A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult one: they cannot interfere violently and in no case can they kill. The scientist Rumata tries to save the local intellectuals from their punishment and cannot avoid taking a position.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 27, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 2h 57m 177 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (159 votes)
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Budget $7M Production budget
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Box Office $1.3M 0.2x return
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Russia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$1,310,673

Production Companies

  • Sever Studio
  • Russia 1
  • Lenfilm
  • Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hard to Be a God about?

A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult ...

Who directed Hard to Be a God?

Hard to Be a God was directed by Aleksei German.

How long is Hard to Be a God?

Hard to Be a God has a runtime of 2 hours and 57 minutes (177 minutes total).

When was Hard to Be a God released?

Hard to Be a God was released on February 27, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hard to Be a God?

The main cast of Hard to Be a God includes Leonid Yarmolnik, Yuriy Tsurilo, Natalya Moteva, Aleksandr Chutko, Evgeniy Gerchakov.

Is Hard to Be a God worth watching?

Hard to Be a God has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 159 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.