The Earthquake
Seen it?2016 | 101 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Russian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
After the devastating Spitak earthquake of December 7th, Konstantin Berezhnoy, a 50-year-old Russian, and Robert Melkonyan, a 28-year-old Armenian, work together to rescue the desperate survivors.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sarik Andreasyan
- Konstantin LavronenkoKonstantin Berezhnoy
- Mariya MironovaAnna Berezhnaya
- Artyom Bystrovcrane operator
- Sabina AkhmedovaGayanz
- Arevik MartirosyanMarina
- Hrant Tokhatyandistrict
- Sebastien SisakDide
- Sos JanibekyanSenik
- Arsen Grigoryan'Ryzhiy'
- Michael PoghosianErem