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Krakatoa: The Last Days

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2006 | 87 min | Drama, Documentary, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
Right up the alley of people who love a true story told well and history buffs. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Fans of Reds should feel right at home.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 27 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A historical drama documentary depicting the eruption of Krakatoa volcano in 1883. The volcano was located in the Sunda strait in Indonesia and its eruption resulted in tsunami, rains of coals and ash, and ended with a very hot tsunami. The eruption killed more than 36,000 people and those survived were left with burns.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Miller

  • Rupert Penry-JonesWillem Beijerinck
  • Olivia WilliamsJohanna Beijerinck
  • Kevin McMonagleRogier Verbeek
  • Ramon TikaramTokaya
  • David DennisKarim
  • Lee-Ann Van RooiBabu
  • Janine WoodCatharina Schuit
  • Angelique KotzeWilhelmina Beijerinck
  • William MillerPieter Beijerinck