# Come and See (1985) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/come-and-see-1985/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Elem Klimov |
| Genres | Drama, War |
| Runtime | 142 min |

## Quick answer

Come and See (1985) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #92 (8.3/10) — Come and See remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Elem Klimov.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #92 (8.3/10) — Come and See remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Aleksei Kravchenko, Olga Mironova, Liubomiras Laucevičius, Vladas Bagdonas, Jüri Lumiste, Viktors Lorencs, Kazimir Rabetsky, Yevgeni Tilicheyev, Aleksandr Berda, G. Velts

## Common questions

**Is Come and See worth watching?**
Come and See holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #92 (8.3/10) — Come and See remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Come and See about?**
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.

**Who directed Come and See?**
Come and See (1985) was directed by Elem Klimov.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Come and See?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch Come and See?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Come and See page for current options.

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