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8 Minutes to the Ground

8 Minutes to the Ground

2021
Documentary History
24 min
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The film tells the story of Larisa Savitskaya, who survived after falling from a height of more than 5,000 meters as a result of a plane crash in…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Anastasia Sarycheva
Starring
Larisa Savitskaya

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

astonishing resilient harrowing improbable inspiring dramatic survival intense true story compelling impactful

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of '8 Minutes to the Ground' is undeniably compelling, chronicling Larisa Savitskaya's miraculous survival from a plane crash in 1981. The film attempts to capture the harrowing experience of a fall exceeding 5,000 metres and the…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 30, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that demands to be seen for its sheer, unadulterated truth. '8 Minutes to the Ground' tackles the almost unbelievable survival of Larisa Savitskaya after a 1981 plane crash, a fall of thousands of metres.…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'8 Minutes to the Ground' presents a narrative that is, by its very nature, extraordinary. The film traces the survival of Larisa Savitskaya following a plane crash in 1981, a fall from an immense height that beggars belief.…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A remarkable testament to the human spirit, '8 Minutes to the Ground' recounts the incredible true story of Larisa Savitskaya's survival from a plane crash. The film’s strength lies in its unvarnished portrayal of an almost unbelievable event,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This biographical drama delves into the astonishing true story of Larisa Savitskaya's survival after a plane crash in 1981. The film navigates the terrifying descent and subsequent recovery with a commendable focus on human resilience. While the direction…

FAQs

Given the subject matter, which involves a plane crash and a near-fatal fall, '8 Minutes to the Ground' may contain intense or disturbing scenes. While it focuses on survival and resilience, the depiction of such a catastrophic event and its aftermath could be challenging for younger or more sensitive viewers. Parental guidance is advisable, and viewers should be prepared for a serious and potentially emotional viewing experience.