Sand Storm
Seen it?2016 | 87 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A Bedouin village in Northern Israel. When Jalila's husband marries a second woman, Jalila and her daughter's world is shattered, and the women are torn between their commitment to the patriarchal rules and being true to themselves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 54%
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$87K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elite Zexer
- Lamis AmmarLayla
- Ruba BilalJalila
- Hitham OmariSuliman
- Shaden KanbouraAlakel
- Khadija Al AkelTasnim
- Jalal MasarwaAnwar
- Elham Araf
- May Azliah
- Omar El NasasrehMunir