Sand Castles
Seen it?2016 | 93 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Prisoners, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In rural Indiana, Noah and his impoverished family wrestle with the mysterious return of his now mute sister, Lauren, who was kidnapped and held captive for over a decade.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clenét Verdi-Rose
- Jordon HodgesNoah Daly
- Anne WintersLauren Daly
- Saxon TrainorMarie Daly
- Daniella GraceAllison Paige
- Scott JemisonDetective Cloud
- Clint HowardTodd Carlson
- Jason WeldenMarcus Jones
- John NewkirkJim Daly
- Joe CiprianoYoung Noah Daly
- Trinity JoyYoung Lauren Daly